• UtilisePerson Centred Active Support to enableeach person to successfullyparticipate ineveryday activities that are meaningful to them and of their choosing, includingassistingindividualswith various daily living activities, such as morning routines and evening preparations, personal care/hygiene maintenance, and household tasks such as shopping, cleaning, cooking, and laundry.

• Implement Person Centred Active Support to assistindividuals to develop and maintain social relationships by supporting attendance and participationin social events, recreational interests, work and/or education endeavours, and appointments of their choice.

• Respect and advocate for personal choice and autonomy.

• Administer medication and provide health supports (within scope of practice and training), as needed.

• Where required and in agreement with each person, proactively and collaboratively engage and liaise with each person?s natural support network and other service providers to ensure continuity of supports for the person.

• Actively participate in learning, reflective practice, staff meetings and supervision opportunities, to continually develop your professionalknowledge and skills as a disability support practitioner.

Your Background (Skills and attributes) 

• Certificate IV in Disability (desirable, not mandatory).

• Demonstrated experience in or a willingness to learn the skills required to provide personal care support to people in all areas of their lives.

• A genuine commitment to the inclusion of people in their local communities.

• Ability to network with a large range of people including members of the community.

• Strong communication skills (language and literacy) with a demonstrated ability to maintainaccurate and legible records.

• Ability to takeon responsibility and accountability to drive positive change.

• Willingness to collaborate and buildpositive relationships to achieve common goals.

• Can bounce back from setbacks to navigate challenges.?

• Bring a flexible, positive, and self-motivated mindset to your interactions every day.

• Commitment to, and preferably experience in, working effectively with people who have complex communication and support needs.

Requirements 

• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate

• A current NDIS Worker Screening and Working with Children Check (we can support you through the process of obtaining one or both checks if you don?t already have them).

• The ability and relevant driver?s license to perform travel and work a variety of shifts, including weekends. Position may also require working active nights.

• Compliance with OHS&W regulations, legislation, and Policies and Procedures is required. Successful completion of pre-employment safety screening checks, mandatory training, and their subsequent renewals is necessary.

Occupation Health Safety and Wellbeing (OHS&W)

• Take reasonable care for their health, safety, and wellbeing and that of others.

• Observe safe systems of work.

• Report hazards, near misses and incidents in accordance with the agreed incident reporting system.

• Contribute to a positive culture in relation to OHS&W and participate in consultative structures.

• Follow OHS&W policies and procedures.

Inclusion at Melba

Melba Support Services recognises the contribution that a diverse workforce makes to continuous improvement and service delivery and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Melba Support Services values diversity and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islanders. People with disabilities and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. Melba Support Services is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and day-to-day work. As a provider of supports and services to children, Melba is committed to ensuring that every child feels safe and respected. All Melba staff and volunteers have a responsibility to make sure that children?s wellbeing and safety comes first, that they are supported to achieve their potential, respected, and protected from abuse and neglect.

Our culture

If you?re searching for an organisation that?s truly committed to its people, where you can thrive in a culture of togetherness, then join Officeworks and let?s make bigger things happen ? for all of us! We celebrate our teams? uniqueness by offering genuine team member benefits to the Officeworks family:

• We?re all about giving you the flexibility you need to keep things balanced to suit your individual needs. 
• Enjoy generous discounts across Officeworks, Geeks2U, Bunnings, Kmart, Target and the wider Wesfarmers brands.
• Access to our Officeworks benefits program for exclusive discounts and perks across entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health.
• Our Growing Families Policy supports team members during the exciting and challenging times of expanding their family
• We prioritise safety, mental health and wellbeing, offering access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) as well as other ongoing programs
• OurFlexible Public Holidays Policy supports those who observe cultural or religious holidays different from the standard public holidays in Australia
• Take advantage of outstanding learning and development programs to support your career growth
• Explore fantastic career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

At Officeworks, we operate best when our team represents the communities we serve. We proudly commit to providing a safe and supportive work environment for our team. We encourage applications from all candidates of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), people with disabilities, and the LGBTQI+ community.

Interested in applying?   

As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to complete an online assessment comprising of game based assessments and video interview questions. This will take approximately 20 minutes and will need to be completed within 48 hours of submitting your application. Once you've completed it, you?ll receive a personalised insight report which will tell you a little bit more about yourself.