Disability Support Worker

Leading disability provider since 2007 Registered NDIS Provider since the start of the scheme in 2013 Based in Ballarat VIC, casual opportunities. About CareChoice CareChoice is a NDIS and TAC/ WorkSafe registered disability provider. We deliver a wide range of services and provide complex support across the Disability and Private Aged Care sectors in a range of settings including home care, residential, community and Specialist Disability Accommodation. CareChoice is committed to service excellence and works closely with clients, their families, and key stakeholders to ensure individuals receive the very best person-centred care. The CareChoice team are passionate about their work and pride themselves in delivering an exceptional calibre of service. Our values: Our philosophy of service provision is based upon our values of: People, First  Brilliant Together  Bring Our Best. Always  Relentless Optimism  Benefits & culture CareChoice is proud to be an EEO employer. We support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. As a CareChoice employee, benefits you’ll be able to take advantage of include: Access to your pay as you earn it via our financial wellbeing partner Employee Pathways Scholarships Employee Support Fund Free ongoing training and development Paid Pregnancy loss leave for either parent Flexible work options A number of employee wellness platforms including EAP, free flu shots and travel discounts Discounts with several department store retailers, events & entertainment, home & technology Further discounts with groceries & beverages, shopping & fashion, sports & leisure, fuel and transport Car, health insurance and energy benefits Monthly & Annual Recognition & Reward for Employee of the Month Service Recognition & Reward Program Career development opportunities including secondments and Job-Ride-A-Long program From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do your best work and really make a difference in people’s lives. How you’ll make an impact Due to continuous and exciting growth, we’re currently recruiting for multiple Disability Support Workers to join our team throughout Ballarat. You’ll be responsible for providing quality services and safeguards to our Participants with an emphasis on skill and capacity building to encourage independence and confidence for meaningful and active inclusion in society. A day in the life as a Disability Support Worker with CareChoice, may see you supporting our Participant with: Building on individual strengths and enabling Participants to reach their goals. 24-hour complex supports Supported Independent living Community access and transport Domestic and Personal care The hours of work vary and include weekday shifts, evening, and weekend shifts. Penalty rates apply on weekends, Public Holidays, after 8pm and after 12am. About you As a passionate, reliable, and experienced Disability Support Worker, you’ll have experience with providing quality care services, implementing behavioural strategy supports and building rapport with participants. Ideally, you’ll have a: Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent and minimum 12 months experience Current First Aid & CPR Certificate. NDIS worker screening check Employee WWCC Valid Driver’s Licence with access to a comprehensively insured vehicle (desirable) Ideally available for overnight shifts To APPLY If this sounds like the ideal role for you and you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. So, don’t delay, apply today. For further information, please email recruitment@carechoice.com.au.