Casual Disability Support Worker

A Career with a Difference!

Location: Varied
Hours: Varied 
Position Description: Casual Disability Support Worker, PDF (6 Pages, 54 KB)
Contact: For further information or inquiries, phone Clare Mott on 8311 4046
Applications to: Written applications are to be sent to: peopleculture@scopevic.org.au or via mail: People & Culture, Scope (Vic) Ltd, PO Box 608, Box Hill, Vic 3128. Intending applicants must complete the application form at the bottom of this page and submit a resume.

Are you looking to take your career to the next level within an environment that will allow you to continue to be challenged? Do you have a desire to develop additional skills? Do you have a genuine interest in supporting people with disabilities?

Does this sound like you?

A demonstrated client/customer focussed approach to service delivery
Ability to work in a busy environment
High level of organisational and communication skills
Capacity to adapt to a variety of situations and work as part of a motivated team
Enjoy communicating and are a good listener Have a friendly positive attitude to work and life
Then come and join us at Scope!

Scope’s mission is to support people with disabilities to achieve their potential in welcoming and inclusive communities. At Scope we believe that disability means possibility. As a member of Scope’s team you will have an important part to play in creating this environment.

Scope has several vacancies for both permanent and casual Disability Support Workers in the following areas:

Southern Region: Bentleigh, Ormond, Murreenbeena, Malvern, Elsternwick, Clayton, Parkdale, Edithvale, Hampton, Noble Park, Moorabin;
North West Region: St Albans, Footscray, Maidstone, Sunshine, Keilor Downs;
Eastern Region: Mount Waverley, Glen Waverley, Box Hill, Nunawading, Mitcham, Syndal, Boronia, Lilydale, Wantirna, Ringwood, Bayswater, Croydon

The role entails assisting clients in their residential houses and at day centres. Duties include: supporting clients to live as independently as possible, community access activities, developing partnerships with communities, providing a positive role model for people with a disability, personal care work and support with domestic / household tasks.

Flexibility in working hours is essential as the roles involve shift work including mornings, afternoons, weekends and sleepovers.

Previous experience and training is preferred, however is not mandatory. We can offer you staff development and ongoing training in a supportive working environment with excellent hourly rates.

Successful applicants will be required to have a current Level One First Aid Certificate, hold a satisfactory Police Check issued within the last 12 months for Disabled care and a Working with Children Check.

Application Form – Disability Support Worker, PDF format (6 pages, 135KB)