Disability Support Worker - Bendigo Job at Hearth Support Services, Australia

T1BhakR6NWZHc1ovNDhHcDQ0UFpZL0dUNUE9PQ==
  • Hearth Support Services
  • Australia

Job Description

Are you looking for rewarding and consistent work that offers you an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people with disabilities?

At Hearth, we provide 1:1 support to NDIS participants. We match you based on your skillset, preferences, and interests, and give you an opportunity to meet your participant prior to working with them. 

Hearth is looking for support workers across Bendigo, Castlemaine and the surrounding area.

The role may involve:

  • Assistance with community access and recreational activities

  • Personal care (showering, toileting, and hygiene assistance)

  • Manual handling and the use of wheelchairs & hoists

  • Transportation and social engagement

  • Light domestic duties such as meal preparation and cleaning

  • Behavioural and Mental Health Support

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Professional or lived experience supporting someone with a disability

  • An understanding of the disability sector and person-centred support

  • Excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach

  • Flexible availability & a long-term commitment to Hearth

Benefits

Why work at Hearth? 

  • We pay above award rates
  • Work close to home with flexible hours
  • We work around your availability, with shifts available at all times
  • You'll support the same people at the same times each week
  • Each person you support has a dedicated Relationship Manager
  • Training is tailored to the person you're supporting
  • Clear opportunities for career progression.

Essential criteria:

  • The legal right to work in Australia
  • A valid driver's license and a registered vehicle
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Two professional references

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! 

Please include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria when applying. 

If you do not yet hold an NDIS Check, commence the application process as soon as possible regardless of employment status. Your NDIS Clearance will be linked to yourself, not Hearth, and is transferable across all NDIS Providers. 

Job Tags

Flexible hours, Shift work,

Similar Jobs

Medallia

Remote Senior Solutions Consultant Job at Medallia

 ...the biggest impact for our clients. Proposals Create compelling written proposals in collaboration with Medallias Shared Services Organization, leveraging a robust internal RFP repository system and templates that describe and explain Medallias capabilities... 

Vedge

Assistant Pastry Chef Job at Vedge

 ...We're looking to expand our pastry team! Ideal candidates have both production and lineexperience. Must be great at following recipes, multitasking and keeping an organized station. Must be able to work independently andaspart of small group.Experience with ice cream... 

Hasbro

Assoc Client Services Analyst - 12 months FTC (Maternity Cover) Job at Hasbro

 ...and highly committed individuals for 100 years and we believe the best is yet to come. Daily resposibilities: Responsibility for Desktop support functions to the 1500 EMEA business users, dispersed geographically over some 32 locations. Support all office users in EMEA... 

Michigan's Adventure

Merchandise Sales Associate Job at Michigan's Adventure

As a Merchandise Sales Associate within the Hospitality & Travel industry, you will play a pivotal role in providing an outstanding shopping experience for travelers by offering a curated selection of travel essentials, souvenirs, and luxury items. Based at our bustling... 

Sails Restaurants

Line Cook / Chef de Partie Job at Sails Restaurants

 ...clear blue waters, stunning beaches, and exceptional standard of living. Here, our passion for hospitality meets an unparalleled...  ...itself on creating unforgettable moments for our guests. As a Chef de Partie, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation...