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Disability Support Worker (DDSO1/1Q) – Berwick

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.

We celebrate people

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

• Two casual roles located in Berwick
• You will support our customers with their daily tasks and goals through a person-centred approach
• Your shifts will include a variety of options such as:
• Sleepovers: starting between 2:00pm–6:30pm (later on weekends) and finishing between 9:00–11:00am.
• Morning shifts: starting at 6:30am and finishing between 10:00–11:00am, with some extending to 3:00pm.
• Evening shifts: starting between 2:00–3:30pm and finishing between 8:00–9:00pm.
• Weekend day shifts: 12-hour shifts starting at 7:00, 8:00 or 9:00am.
• You’ll work with a range of customers with complex support needs, including Epilepsy, Bowel and Continence (BOC) care, Complex Bowel Management, Enteral Feeding Management, and Mealtime Management support.
• Customers may have Cerebral Palsy, Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, Autism, advancing Dementia, and low vision, requiring high-intensity support for medical, mobility and communication challenges.
• You’ll also support customers with complex communication needs, ensuring all interactions are respectful, safe, and empowering.
• A Drivers licence is required for this role

We excel together

As a Disability Support Worker in one of our services you will work with a team on and off-site of specialists with one common purpose – to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive.

To recognise the contribution you make to the lives of our customers, we offer a competitive remuneration package that includes:

• Salary benefits and conditions based on the Disability Services Enterprise Agreement Victoria 2018-2022, with membership to HACSU (Health and Community Services Union)
• 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)

We act bravely

To be successful in this role you must have or be willing to obtain:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and 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.