Disability Development & Support Officer. Permanent Part Time - St Kilda

About The Role

We are looking for a passionate & enthusiastic a Disability Support Professional to support four highly active and determined gentlemen to live life to the fullest. 

On any given day you would be actively supporting the men to engage in one of their many interests. For example, one day you could be helping someone expand their already record-breaking movie collection, next day you could be supporting someone to spend some time at their favourite community venue; and everything in between.  

A willingness to work with people with complex behaviour support needs is essential, but you will be well supported by an experienced team with a supportive culture.

Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.

Please see below roster.

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers offers prospective employees, excellent career opportunities within the Disability Development and Support space. As an organisation at the forefront of the sector and a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation we currently employee 8,000 employees in more than 500 communities across Australia. We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide quality support to service users in line with their support needs, the programs they are accessing, and all support plans including the service users Individual Plan
• Increase the service users’ skills through independence, personal growth and development through the provision of active support and their enhanced participation as a valued member of their community
• Implement development programs and identify and support learning opportunities for clients
• Assist in the delivery of programs that facilitate service users’ development of social networks and inclusion in community activities

Skills & Experience

• Minimum Cert IV Qualified in Disability, Community Welfare or similar 
• A current Senior First Aid (level 2) Certificate
• A current unrestricted Driver Licence
• Hold or willing to obtain the NDIS workers screening check
• A commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs, skills, abilities and personal goals of people with disabilities
• The ability to develop a positive relationship with service users and to support their Individual Personal Plan

In order to be compliant successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including a National Criminal History Record Check and an International Criminal History Record Check, if you have resided for 12 months or more outside of Australia in the last 10 years. A NDIS workers screening check is also required, and a current Victorian Driver's Licence is essential.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident to be considered for this opportunity.
 
Benefits: 

• Pay rates between $32.38 - $35.52 per hour based on qualifications and experience + penalty rates
• Non-profit salary packaging benefits with Maxxia and other employee discounts
• On-going training opportunities in a supportive and collaborative team environment
• We are an organisation that champions diversity, inclusivity, and equality
• An opportunity to work for one of Australia's largest social purpose organisations
• Up to $15,900 annual salary sacrifice and $2600 annual meal & entertainment card 

How To Apply

Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

Include your resume and covering letter - click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any enquiries (NOT APPLICATIONS) please contact john.mcgrath@lwb.org.au 

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 21st October.