Your role at St John of God Accord
We are currently seeking applications from enthusiastic and motivated Community Support Workers to join our Individualised Services (IS) Team. Our IS team provides the highest quality of support to individuals across North Metro, Southern, Bayside & Eastern Melbourne regions.
As a Community Support Worker, you will be required to work a variety of shift types including morning, day, afternoon and evening shifts. Shift times and lengths may vary depending on client preferences and funding. Positions will be offered on a casual basis with potential for permanency for the right candidate/s, with a variety of hours being offered throughout the week.

The Position

• Participate in a range of appropriate programs and activities (recreational, pre-vocational, education and social) aimed at increasing the individual’s skills and access to, and participation in the community
• Provide the highest level of support for all individuals, ensure that each person is consistently treated with respect that enhances their personal worth, dignity and rights
• Assist in achieving individual’s, team and service goals and objectives.
• Seek ways of improving the standards of service by working closely with colleagues, relevant line managers and contributing to meetings
• Maintain a high level of service for all individual’s and ensure the health, wellbeing and safety of all people supported and staff is maintained at all times
• Support the identified needs of individuals in relation to their particular life circumstances

You will have experience liaising with families, circles of support, service providers, and community groups to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships. You will demonstrate sound written and verbal communication skills, along with fundamental computer proficiency.
Successful applicants will have a valid NDIS clearance, Victorian Drivers Licence and Working with Children check. Experience in the disability sector and/or possession of a relevant qualification will be highly regarded.
Above all, person centred care will be at the core of everything you do, committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer:

• Hourly rate: $26.30 to $41.45, based on experience and qualifications (inclusive of casual loading) plus 12% Superannuation
• Casual positions available
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

For enquiries contact Mike Tzounis, Individualised Services Manager on 0437 356 332
Applications will be considered for vacancies as they arise over the next 6 months.
As a not-for-profit group, we invest all profits in the communities we serve by updating and expanding our services, facilities and technology, and supporting our caregivers to deliver great care through an excellent work culture. St John of God Accord is a great place to work, and we hope to be able to welcome you to the team!
St John of God Accord (SJGA) complies with the NDIS Commission and all prospective employees are required to apply for your NDIS Check to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people with a disability

Please refer the Job description for details