Disability Support Worker

Great People. Great Careers. Excellent Healthcare DPV Health is a leading healthcare service provider in Melbourne’s northern growth corridor, delivering a wide variety of clinical, community health and wellbeing services. Our People are the foundation of DPV Health; they are what make our organisation thrive and the ones who create meaningful change in people's lives. Over 700 professionals support and deliver excellent health care to our community at DPV Health. We are always looking for passionate, driven, great people to join our team and make a lasting impact. That is why we foster a workplace culture that is as rewarding as it is inclusive. We are committed to supporting Our People to lead fulfilling lives, no matter who they are, or where they are from - or where they are going. Our workplace culture is committed to DPV Health values and celebrates workforce diversity reinforcing the positive approach we have to the way people contribute, communicate, engage and interact. Our People deserve to feel empowered and supported as they pursue their professional goals, learn new skills, and achieve meaningful milestones in their work. At DPV Health, we foster an environment that promotes greater growth, innovation, and collaboration, so you can feel elevated every day. Our employee benefits, connect, recognise, and support Our People, acknowledging and valuing everyday contributions to the success and culture at DPV Health. We strive to ensure that Our People thrive at work and in all personal and professional pursuits. We invest in Our People, proudly offering a diverse range of opportunities including knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, leadership development, connectedness, and celebration; these are key pillars in our culture. That’s the DPV Health Way. For a full list of our benefits and more on great careers at DPV Health, please see our website. Greatness starts here DPV Health is passionate about ensuring everyone has the opportunity to live a fulfilled life, regardless of their ability. We deliver flexible services so we can be responsive to a person’s goals, needs and lifestyle We are looking for an experienced part-time Disability Support Worker to join our Centre-Based program in Craigieburn to: Support people with disabilities to live independently and to achieve their personal goals. Developing and facilitating group programs that best suit the participant’s needs and goals. Provide direct support for individuals during program delivery such as personal care, behavioural, physical, and social supports. Create a positive environment for all participants promoting both physical and emotional well-being. Provide quality services and outcomes, by the relationships formed between staff, the people we support, their families and representatives. Providing emotional support by talking to participants about their needs and listening to their concerns. About you To be considered for this role, you will need the following: Certificate IV Disability/Aged Care or Individual Support, or currently working towards a relevant qualification Understanding of what is involved in working with people with a disability/mental health Good communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport with participants and families Excellent time management, problem solving, communication and computer skills Ability to work independently and in a team to create a positive culture Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the NDIS Code of Conduct and NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinated NDIS Worker Screening Check Working With Children Check National Criminal History check Unrestricted Victorian Drivers Licence Experience and ability to drive DPV Health Buses (11-seater) Level 2 First Aid Certificate Right to work in Australia Our Talent Experience We kindly request you include a covering letter, addressed to Sandra Reddy, detailing your motivation for joining DPV Health and highlighting the qualities you bring to this position. For further information, please contact Sandra Reddy - Team Leader Aged Care Services on dpvhealth.org.au Interviews will be scheduled as they are received, so please don’t delay. To view the Position Description, please click here Make your next move, a great one Click Apply now below While we're reviewing your application, get to know us by visiting our website and on social media to explore how you can bringyourgreateveryday. DPV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring we have an inclusive, diverse and safe workplace for our staff and participants. To us diversity means people of any age, family situation, cultural and linguistic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical sex characteristics, ability or disability, health, life experience, socio-economic situation, faith, spirituality and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We encourage all individuals to apply. To learn about the assistance we can offer during the recruitment process, your potential work environment, access features of a location, or if you require alternative formats to our process please contact dpvhealth.org.au We will not be accepting applications from agencies for this position

Location: Preston South, AU

Posted Date: 3/1/2025