Disability Support Worker

At Alkira we are dedicated to empowering people with intellectual disabilities to live their best lives. We are committed to providing person-centred support that promotes independence, dignity, and inclusion.

We currently have ongoing casual opportunities for Disability Support Workers to provide high-quality support to adults with intellectual disabilities across our Community and Home Supports programs.

About the role:

We offer a range of day and residential programs and activities at Alkira's Box Hill and Nunawading facilities, as well as supported living in surrounding suburbs.

We are currently seeking compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic Disability Support Workers to join our community and home supports team. In this role, you will support individuals with intellectual disabilities and help enrich their lives by assisting them to achieve their goals and build independence through a range of programs and activities. Due to the nature of our services, we are particularly interested in applicants who are available to work during weekdays. Availability across at least three weekdays is highly desirable, as this enables greater consistency of support for the people we assist.

About you:

• Genuine passion for supporting people with intellectual disabilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team

• Commitment to upholding the rights and dignity of people with disabilities

• Previous experience in the disability sector (preferred)

• Available to work at least three weekdays per week (preferred)

• Experience supporting people with behaviours of concern (BOC) would be advantageous

We offer employees:

• A supportive and dynamic work culture
• Career Pathways
• An Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging available up to $18,500pa

We are looking for individuals who are interested in being part of a team and who:

• Value creativity and innovation
• Relate to people in a positive, respectful and supportive manner
• Have a Can-Do attitude
• Celebrate diversity & inclusion

We require all applicants to hold:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid level 2 and CPR Certificates
• Full current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Provide an International Police check if necessary
• Evidence of your right to work in Australia
• Cert III Individual Support or Cert IV Disability Support (desirable) - while qualifications in a relevant discipline are advantageous, we welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience.

Alkira is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

To apply:

Please provide a current CV and cover letter via SEEK outlining your relevant experience.

Shortlisting of candidates will be ongoing. Due to the high volume of applications, response times may be longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and will contact shortlisted candidates as soon as possible. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.