Job Description

Residential/Community Support Worker

Casual
Part time

Bendigo, VIC

Do you love working with people living with a disability?

Do you thrive in a challenging environment?

Do you want to work for a successful, highly regarded, and well-established local disability service provider?

 

We are expanding our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team in Bendigo and are seeking a dedicated, passionate, and committed Residential/Community Support Worker to provide direct care to our SIL Participants. 

The successful candidate will be part of a team providing 24/7 individual support and care to residents living in SIL and participants requiring direct supports. Every day you will be making a positive difference and building a relationship with a Participant. You’ll be given ongoing personal and professional development opportunities in a positive and supportive workplace culture.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our growing organisation. Remuneration commencing at $32.21 per hour for part-time employees and $40.26 per hour for casual employees. The successful candidate will be required to work up to 2 overnight (non-active) shifts per week. 

 

The ideal candidates for these positions will have:  

  • A qualification or experience in Disability Services/Aged Care/Individual Support/Home and Community Care or similar field. Applicants with lived experience are also encouraged to apply.   
  • Strong ethics and genuine approach towards participant dignity and safety and Work Health and Safety.  
  • Adaptability, flexibility, resilience and respond positively to change.  
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.  
  • Well-developed conflict resolution and negotiation skills.  
  • Dedication to their job and their team.  
  • Good presentation and a professional attitude.  

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you!

 

You must be willing to provide the following prior to starting work: 

  

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For further information, please contact Human Resources on 1300 799 421 or recruit@lifely.org.au.

Lifely is an equal opportunity employer, a Child Safe organization and upholds zero tolerance to abuse and neglect. We promote the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds.