Expression of Interest - Disability Support Worker - Victoria

CareChoice is growing, and we're expanding our team across Victoria.
This is an Expression of Interest opportunity for future vacancies throughout the state. By submitting your application, you'll join our Talent Community and be among the first to be considered for new opportunities as they become available in your local area.

About CareChoice

CareChoice is a NDIS and TAC/ WorkSafe registered disability services provider. We deliver a wide range of services and provide complex support across the Disability sector in a range of settings including home care, residential, community and Specialist Disability Accommodation.

CareChoice is committed to service excellence and works closely with clients, their families, and key stakeholders to ensure individuals receive the very best person-centred care. The CareChoice team are passionate about their work and pride themselves in delivering an exceptional calibre of service.

Our Values

Our philosophy of service provision is based upon our values of:

• People, First 
• Brilliant Together 
• Bring Our Best. Always 
• Relentless Optimism

Benefits & Culture
CareChoice is proud to be an EEO employer. We support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff regardless of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

As part of our commitment to putting People first, you’ll enjoy industry-leading wellbeing support and benefits at CareChoice, including:

• Access to your pay as you earn it via our financial wellbeing partner
• Employee Pathways Scholarships
• Employee Support Fund
• Free ongoing training and development
• Paid Pregnancy loss leave for either parent
• Flexible work options
• A number of employee wellness platforms including EAP, free flu shots and travel discounts
• Discounts with several department store retailers, events & entertainment, home & technology
• Further discounts with groceries & beverages, shopping & fashion, sports & leisure, fuel and transport
• Car, health insurance and energy benefits
• Monthly & Annual Recognition & Reward for Employee of the Month
• Service Recognition & Reward Program
• Career development opportunities including secondments and Job-Ride-A-Long program

From the moment you step through our doors, you’ll feel welcome and supported to do your best work and really make a difference in people’s lives.

About the role

As a Disability Support Worker at CareChoice, you will provide person-centered care, promoting idependence, dignity and quality of life to our clients across Victoria.
This role is ideal for compassionate and reliable Support Workers, with at least 1 year experience working within the disability or related industry.

Requirements

• Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) or similar.
• 1+ years of experience as a Disability Support Worker.
• Demonstrated experience providing personal care, including assistance with showering, dressing, toileting and mobility, including manual handling and community access.
• Ability to complete and maintain required documentation, including progress notes, incident reports and other records.
• Flexible availability for a variety of shifts.
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current First Aid and CPR Training Certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• A Victorian Driver Licence and Comprehensive Insurance is preferred, but not essential (please note if you do not have insurance, you will be unable to support clients with transportation or community access).