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Disability Support Worker
Disability Support Worker – Carnegie [Social Connections (Day Program)]
Position Details
- Position: Disability Support Worker
- Employment type: Permanent Part-Time
- Total Hours per fortnight: 25 hours
- Available to work Monday to Friday, during the hours of 8:30am to 3:30pm
About You
- Experience supporting customers with complex health needs, including PEG feeding and diabetes management, will be highly regarded
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Ability to actively support and engage clients in swimming, hydrotherapy, and other water-based activities
- Supporting adults with intellectual and/or physical disabilities who attend our Scope day program
- Engaging clients in individualised and group programs, hobbies, and interests
- Activities may include walks and exercise programs, music, art and crafts, sports, games, or following the client's lead
- Providing personal care respectfully, when and where required
- Building capacity to maintain and enhance clients' independence and community participation
- Promoting choice and control using person-centred, active support practices
- Following behavioural support plans and NDIS care plans
- Being a positive role model with an engaging and enthusiastic approach
Position Description: 
Disability Support Worker.pdf
What’s In It for You
- Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per year tax free in addition to your standard tax-free threshold for salary)
- Purchased Leave Scheme (gives you the opportunity to purchase up to four weeks additional leave on top of your existing four-week Annual Leave entitlement)
- Employee Assistance Program (free confidential support and advice for workplace and personal issues)
- Exclusive employee discounts from over 500 retailers
Pre-Employment Requirements
- NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance
- Working with Children Check
- International Police Check (if applicable)
- Victorian Driver's License
- Employment offers are conditional upon meeting these requirements
Who is Scope
Scope is one of the largest not-for-profit disability service providers in Australia, supporting thousands of people with complex intellectual, physical, and multiple disabilities. We operate across Victoria and New South Wales through more than 425 service locations and support more than 5600 people.
At Scope, we work together to create meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities to belong and thrive.www.scopeaust.org.au
We are committed to filling this role quickly, so while this role has a closing date, we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs, please email careers@scopeaust.org.au
