Disability Development & Support Officer. Permanent Part Time - Hughesdale

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Disability Development & Support Officer. Permanent Part Time - Hughesdale Apply now Job no: 504692Employment type: Part TimeLocation: MelbourneCategories: Disability About the role: We are looking for a Disability Support Worker for a part-time opportunity for our group home in Hughesdale. You will be providing active support & engaging within 2 units, 1 accommodating 2 independent male residents, the other has 3 independent male residents. Our residents are aged between 47 and 60 and do present with behaviours of concern. Experience and care managing behaviours is preferred. Minimal manual handling requirements required as well. You will be required to participate in daily bus runs, taking residents to and picking them up from day placements as well as actively supporting the gents on outings within the community. Shifts commence as early as 6.30am and end as late as 10.00pm and this roster includes 6 sleepover shifts per month. 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. Key Responsibilities Include: Provide quality direct support to service users in line with their support needs, the program 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 service users. Assist in the delivery of programs that facilitate service users’ development of social networks and inclusion in community activities. Actively provide residents with night time routine and support as required. Skills & Experience Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent Disability related qualification. A current Senior First Aid (level 2) Certificate. 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. Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for these roles. How to Apply Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. For any general enquiries, including requests to view the roster lines (not applications) please contact Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly. Application close Midnight Sunday 9 th March 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr