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Disability Support Worker ( DDSO1/1Q) – Colac

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. 

Role 1 - 103.5 hours:

• Fortnight 1 total hours: 52
• Fortnight 2 total hours: 51.50

Role 2 - 102 hours:

• Fortnight 1 total hours: 45
• Fortnight 2 total hours: 57

Role 3 - 113.5 hours:

• Fortnight 1 total hours: 59
• Fortnight 2 total hours: 54.50

Newly opened Olive Court will support three adults with intellectual disabilities, each with unique strengths and support needs.

Staff working in this home must be able to:

• Build warm, respectful, person-centred relationships
• Follow behaviour support strategies consistently
• Support independence while maintaining structure and reassurance
• Communicate clearly, calmly and predictably
• Assist with daily-living tasks, health routines, and community participation

Staff will at times be required to work alone, this means:

• Staff must be confident supporting residents independently
• Staff must be able to make safe, calm decisions without immediate on-site backup
• Strong adherence to plans, routines, safety procedures, and documentation is essential
• Staff must be comfortable managing personal care, health routines, and behavioural supports independently
• Staff will have access to on-call support and established escalation pathways
• This home suits staff who are reliable, composed, and confident working autonomously when required.

The type of person we are looking for to join our team:

• Calm, predictable, and patient
• Confident working independently and following structured support plans
• Skilled at de-escalation and emotional regulation support
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving
• Respectful of privacy and autonomy
• Reliable and consistent in routines

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

• Qualification requirement of a Cert IV in disability
• 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.
• Valid VIC drivers Licence

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)

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.

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