Casual Disability Support Worker

Do you enjoy working in a diverse and dynamic workforce?

Do you have a passion for supporting people with disability to lead a more independent life?

Do you share our values of Integrity, Connectedness, Individuality and Courage?

About Us:

We are The Bridge Incorporated! We are a progressive, innovative, and values-based organisation that provides a variety of support services to individuals with disability, and young people experiencing disadvantage, across the South-Eastern suburbs. The Bridge was founded by community to address the gaps facing locals with a disability, and more than fifty years later we are as committed as we were then to our mission of “transforming lives through empowerment, choice, support, advocacy and connections to home, work and community” and pursuing our vision of a “connected society where people of all abilities achieve their full potential”!

We’re growing! We’re dynamic! We’re seeking great people with passion and an innovative edge to join us. We're seeking Disability Support Workers for our Day Services, Your Supports, Getaways programs, and Supported Independent Living (SIL) at The Bridge with immediate work available (following onboarding procedures).

About The Role:

TALENT POOL IS ONLY OPEN FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE RECENTLY COMPLETED THEIR PLACEMENT AT THE BRIDGE

The main objective of our Casual Support Workers is to provide high quality supports to participants in a variety of activities in the community and at home, whilst promoting independence and inclusion in the community, and our services include Day Services, Your Supports, Getaways and Supported Independent Living (SIL). Our services operate in the South-Eastern and Northern suburbs of Melbourne.

We would like to support our students who have recently completed placement with a pathway into ongoing employment! If you have recently completed a student placement with us, please feel free to submit your resume and express interest in a casual support worker role.

What our Support Workers need to come onboard:

All of our staff members at The Bridge will share our commitment to upholding dignity, independence and empowerment when supporting people with disabilities.

Selection Criteria for the role is as follows:

• Certificate III or IV in Disability or a social service/health related course (minimum)
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification
• Working With Children’s Check (desirable)
• Ability to work with a broad cross section of people with varying degrees of support requirements and behaviours of concern
• The ability to promote independence, and encourage participants in pursuit of achieving their individualised goals
• Flexibility and adaptability
• A well-developed ability to problem solve, think creatively and ‘outside of the box’
• Demonstrated ability to comply with safety processes and procedures
• Ability to remain calm and seek appropriate support and guidance when required
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Sound computer skills in MS Office, and using mobile applications, as well as experience using Client Management Systems
• Ability to build rapport with a range of individuals, from participants, to families to other staff and leadership
• Current and valid Victorian driver’s licence
• Comprehensive car insurance is essential for our Your Supports services as driving participants in your vehicle is required.

Why join The Bridge?

In addition to be able to offer a fun and dynamic culture in which every day is different, we are also able to provide the following perks:

• Salary Sacrificing benefits
• Free Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Support and mentoring from experienced leaders and team members
• A flexible work environment
• A $20 gift voucher on your birthday!
• Being part of a socially conscious organisation that values Individuality, Courage, Integrity and Connectedness!

How To Apply:

At The Bridge we are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion and encourage all applications.

We also prioritise the health and wellbeing of our staff, students and volunteers, and participants, and as such appointment to the position is subject to the following:

• Completing and maintaining a satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check over the course of employment
• Providing two satisfactory references checks
• Providing evidence of holding the right to work in Australia.

If you meet the following criteria, we would like you to introduce yourself and tell us a little more about you and your experience and why you would be suited to these roles. Please submit a current resume and cover-letter detailing your skills and experience.

Please also note applicants are not able to be accepted via email so please follow the application process via our website.

Questions about the process of role can be addressed to our People and Capability Partners via the following

E: hrhelpdesk@thebridgeinc.org.au

The Bridge Connects is a service of The Bridge Inc. Reg. A0033971H