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Advanced Disability Support Worker (DDSO2A) – Hawthorn East

At Scope, we celebrate people.

This is not just for our customers, but also for our people. That’s why we’re seeking people like you. People who can create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive.

If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs please email careershome@scopeaust.org.au

About The Role

As an Advanced Disability Support Worker (DDSO2A), you will report to the House Supervisor and provide experienced, on‑site support and leadership within the home, assisting with daily operations while supporting staff and delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care to individuals. An Advanced Diploma of Disability ( or equivalence) is required for this role.

• Fortnight 1 total hours: 62.5
• Fortnight 2 total hours: 68
• Fixed Term Duration: 3 months
• Roster line: 4

About You:

• Have a passion in supporting people with disability in an inclusive, respectful, and person-centred manner that meets the individual needs of each customer within the service
• Proven ability to manage behaviours of concern with a calm, confident approach
• Demonstrated leadership skills and initiative in a support environment
• Strong knowledge and practical application of Person-Centred Active Support
• Be strategic in your thinking about how to improve your service and contribute to changes that positively affect your service
• Enjoy change and work well in leading a team through an ever-changing environment
• Have the ability to adapt to various situations
• Currently hold an Advanced Diploma of Disability ( or equivalence)

You Must Have or be willing to obtain:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance
• Working with Children's Check (Employee)
• Current Level 2 First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Valid Australian Working Rights and an International Police Check if you have lived or worked overseas for more than one (1) year within the last ten years.

About Home@Scope

Home@Scope is a subsidiary of Scope, one of Australia’s largest providers of disability support services, with over 70 years’ experience. Home@Scope provides supported independent living, short-term accommodation and assistance services.

At Scope, we pride ourselves on collaborating with our people. We’re dedicated to your continuous training and development as we are continuing to expand, not only within Victoria but also across Australia.

Your journey will commence with a paid, thorough orientation and you have the opportunity for a diverse career pathway. We have a team committed to helping you nurture your potential and grow your career with our training and development programs.

At Scope, we ‘Celebrate our people’ by rewarding you with access to an exclusive benefits platform.  You will have access to cashback, vouchers, and discounts to over 500 popular retailers covering groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing and so much more. It’s one of the ways we thank our team for the ongoing and valued contribution they make to the lives of the people we support.

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Scope (Aust) is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.