Disability Support Worker (Melbourne – Metro West)

About CareChoiceCareChoice is a NDIS, DFFH / Human Services Standard and TAC/ WorkSafe registered disability and youth services provider. We deliver a wide range of services and provide complex support across the Disability, Out of Home Care (OoHC) and Private Aged Care sectors in a range of settings including home care, residential, community and Specialist Disability Accommodation.CareChoice is committed to service excellence and works closely with clients, their families, and key stakeholders to ensure individuals receive the very best person-centred care. The CareChoice team are passionate about their work and pride themselves in delivering an exceptional calibre of service.Our values:Our philosophy of service provision is based upon our values of:People, First Brilliant Together Bring Our Best. Always Relentless Optimism Benefits & cultureCareChoice is proud to be an EEO employer. We support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.As part of our commitment to putting People first, you’ll enjoy industry-leading wellbeing support and benefits at CareChoice, including:Access to your pay as you earn it via our financial wellbeing partnerEmployee Pathways ScholarshipsEmployee Support FundFree ongoing training and developmentAnnual recognition awardsPaid Pregnancy loss leave for either parentFlexible workA number of employee wellness platforms including EAP and Care4U, free flu shots and travel discounts.Discounts with major retailers including:Car and Health InsuranceFuelGroceries and foodGas, Electricity, Internet, and Mobile PhonesPet suppliesMovie ticketsOther major retailers such as Catch, Myer, Kmart, Big W, JB Hi Fi plus many more.Monthly Recognition & Reward for Employee of the MonthService Recognition ProgramCareer development opportunities including secondments and Job-Ride-A-Long programFrom the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do your best work and really make a difference in people’s lives.How you’ll make an impactDue to continuous and exciting growth, we’re currently recruiting for multiple Disability Support Workers to join our team throughout Metropolitan-western suburbs of Melbourne, including Caroline Springs, Braybrook and Kealba. You’ll be responsible for providing quality services and safeguards to our Participants with an emphasis on skill and capacity building to encourage independence and confidence for meaningful and active inclusion in society.A day in the life as a Disability Support Worker with CareChoice, may see you supporting our Participant with:Building on individual strengths and enabling Participants to reach their goals.24-hour complex supportsSupported Independent livingCommunity access and transportDomestic and Personal careThe hours of work vary and include weekday shifts, evening, and weekend shifts. Penalty rates apply on weekends, Public Holidays, after 8pm and after 12 pm.About youAs a passionate, reliable, and experienced Disability Support Worker, you’ll have experience with providing quality care services, implementing behavioural strategy supports and building rapport with Participants. You’ll have:Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.NDIS Worker Screening ClearanceCertificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent OR minimum 12 months experienceValid Driver’s Licence with access to a comprehensively insured vehicle To APPLYIf this sounds like the ideal role for you and you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. So, don’t delay, apply today. For further information, please email Paige Brown at pbrown@carechoice.com.au.  AUD Australia - VIC Melbourne - All locations Western Suburbs Melbourne