Summary of the role: We are looking for a dedicated support worker to join the friendly, supportive and positive team in Grovedale for a permanent part time position, consisting of 26.75 hours per fortnight. You will take an active and holistic role in providing support and assistance to people with disabilities within a residential setting. At Gateways we work on a fortnightly, Week 1/ Week 2 roster, our work weeks run Thursday to Wednesday. The roster for this line is stated below: Week 1: Thursday: 6:30am – 9:30 am (3 hours) Sunday: 9:30am – 2:30pm (5 hours) Tuesday: 6:30am – 9:30am (3 hours) Wednesday: 6:30am – 9:30am (3 hours) Week 2: Thursday: 6:30am – 9:30 am (3 hours) Tuesday: 2:45pm – 10pm (7.25 hours) & sleepover Wednesday: 6:30am – 9am (2.5 hours) What you will need: A passion for supporting people to live their best lives, highly developed problem-solving skills, effective communication skills, as well as a desire to join and contribute to a positive workplace culture! What’s in it for you? Salary packaging option to increase take-home pay Ongoing training opportunities Collaborating with a supportive, caring, and passionate team Accessible and approachable management Extensive training opportunities, including positive behavioural support and ethical response. 2-day induction program Please note that the following compliance documents are required if successful for the role: NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance (or willingness to obtain one) NDIS Workers Orientation Module (certificate of completion) Employee Working with Children Check (Victorian) Current First Aid & CPR certificate Valid Victorian Driver's License Qualification in Disability, Community Services, Social Work or equivalent (desirable) Please attach an updated resume and cover letter to your application. To request a position description, please email recruitment@gateways.com.au Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in Gateways leadership, governance, and culture. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. We have vigorous recruitment and screening processes for all employees and volunteers. Gateways welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ, and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We're eager to welcome dynamic individuals to our team and want to ensure we don't miss out on great talent. To expedite our hiring process, we'll be assessing applicants as we receive their submissions. Therefore, we encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications without delay.
