Support Worker

At Scope we celebrate people. This is a male-dominated hands‑on Supported Independent Living (SIL) home supporting four clients with physical and intellectual disabilities. The role involves physically demanding tasks and hands‑on duties including personal care, manual handling, the use of hoists and lifters and meal time management. This site is best suited to proactive nurturing individuals who are comfortable supporting clients with complex behaviours. Whats in it for you: Casual rates starting from $44.39 per hour penalties. Salary packaging benefits - $15,900 of your salary is tax free. Access to exclusive benefits & deals from over 500 popular retailers simply for being a valued Scope employee. An opportunity work across 3 sites. On‑going learning and development to enhance current skills. Please note: Must also be available to work AM PM and sleepover shifts Your role: Supporting adults with complex mental health psychosocial disabilities and intellectual and physical disabilities in an independent living model. Following positive behaviour support and care support plans as directed by clinical teams and site managers. Encouraging capacity building to enhance clients current skills such as hygiene, safe relationships, domestic duties, using public transport and accessing the community safely. Promoting choice and control and show eagerness to participate in clients day‑to‑day routines, goals and interests. To work well within a team and provide a positive and safe environment for our clients. Efficient in computer skills and report writing Some of our requirements: We are aware there are quite a few compliance checks (listed below) for this role however whats important to us is that you have regular access to your own car and a P2 NSW Drivers Licence or higher and flexible availability across a 24 / 7 roster which may include mornings (6am-2pm OR 7am-3pm) afternoons (2pm-10pm OR 3pm- 11pm) active / sleepover nights (10pm-6am OR 11pm-7am). Who is Scope: Scope is one of the largest not‑for‑profit disability service providers in Australia supporting thousands of people with complex intellectual, physical and multiple disabilities. We operate across Victoria and New South Wales through more than 425 service locations and support more than 5,600 people. At Scope we work together to create meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities to belong and thrive. View our stance on inclusion diversity and human rights. We are committed to filling this role quickly so while this role has a closing date we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date. If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs please email Employment Requirements: Successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and a Working with Children Check. If you have lived or worked for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years a certified International Police Check from that country or countries will also be required. Please note that the offer will be conditional on meeting these requirements. Scope (Aust) is a 2024Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant. Key Skills Nursing Home Experience Developmental Disabilities Experience Direct Support Computer Operation Caregiving Case Management Special Needs Training & Development Child Protective Services Experience with Children Word Processing Addiction Counseling Employment Type Gig Experience years Vacancy 1 Hourly Salary 44 - 48 #J-18808-Ljbffr