Disability Support Worker – Ballarat
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Hey! Great to meet you.
We are on the hunt for some dedicated and compassionate Disability Support Workers.
At eQuality Support, we strive to provide individualised support services that achieve exceptional outcomes for clients with high or complex support needs. One of our super-strengths is our flexibility and responsiveness to client needs.
Our clients vary with support requirements from 1:1 support, 2:1 support and shared models.
Here is a summary of two of our clients in Ballarat we are recruiting for:
Female client with an intellectual disability: early 20s, this client is seeking support to assist with daily living activities including cleaning, shopping, and meal preparation. As a Disability Support Worker, you will act as a mentor and companion, fostering independence and social integration.
Young male clients with autism: In their 20s, these clients are looking for support workers to model positive behaviour support. At times, there may be 1:1 or 2:1 support model required. Your role will involve fostering a supportive environment that promotes independence and social skills development.
Is this role for you?
You’ll be nurturing in your support and firm in your manner as required. You’ll know tactics to manage behaviours of concern, and you’ll have a calm nature.
Clinical experience in catheters, hoist transfers, and pressure care, isn’t essential as training will be provided. You’re eager to learn from our Clinical team, comprised of experienced professionals with years of expertise across various nursing roles.
Our clients say the best support workers…
- Are compassionate, understanding, and good listeners.
- Use positive reinforcement to support them in my daily activities.
- Knowing their favourite things to do, like watching a movie or going to a café.
- Supporting them to plan and communicate their needs.
Work and hours
Based in Ballarat, this is a casual position.
- Most shifts are 8 hours long and you’re matched to work with a client.
- Shifts are assigned to you on a fortnightly roster. You can block out when you can’t work, plus we get to know your preferences.
- A commitment of 20+ hours per week is needed, including evenings, weekends, sleepovers and active nights.
- Availability – weekdays, weekends, sleepovers and active nights.
Benefits
We value your time and skills so in return, we offer:
- Above award wages, generous overtime, and overnight rates.
- Paid induction training and extra support for your first shifts.
- On-the-job training with access to our clinical team, including registered and enrolled nurses, and collaboration with allied health professionals.
- Career development opportunities.
- An on-call service for 24/7 support and a responsive team to guide you.
- Wellbeing program – access to counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and/or personal challenges.
People and culture
- We’re a community of friendly and passionate people who love to help others and learn.
- We’re a diverse bunch! More than a quarter of our staff speak 2+ languages, we’re aged between 18 to late 60’s, and 1 in 5 of us identify with the LGBTQI+ community.
- The values that guide us are to act with integrity, treat everyone equally, make a difference every day, and work with passion.
Experience and qualifications
- You’ll ideally have 1-2 years’ experience supporting the well-being and inclusion of people with complex behaviours.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, particularly active listening.
- A minimum certificate III, diploma or qualification in disability or relevant area such as aged care, community services, or health.
- Relevant life or career experience – but mostly a passion for supporting people with disability!
- We encourage students and people changing careers to apply.
How to apply
- Download and read the Position Description and if you’re a match,
- Apply via our website with a brief cover letter, telling us why you’re a good match for the role, along with your resume. Please include your preferred first name.
Applications are being fast-tracked. We look forward to meeting you and good luck!
eQuality Support is a registered NDIS provider. We have two offices, one in Ballarat and one in Torquay.
We’re an inclusive workplace and value diversity. If you need any modifications to the recruitment process, please let us know.