Disability Support Worker - Warrnambool

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.

Disability Support Workers

CareChoice is seeking passionate Disability Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred care to people with complex support needs.

About the Opportunity

As part of the CareChoice team, you may provide support across a variety of settings including:

• Building on individual strengths and enabling Participants to reach their goals
• 24-hour complex supports
• Supported Independent living
• Community access and transport
• Domestic and Personal care

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking support workers who have:

• Experience supporting people with complex physical needs
• A person-centred approach to care
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and reliability
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team
• Enteral Feeding (PEG) experience is desirable

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care, Community Services, or similar
• Current First Aid and CPR
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Employee Working with Children Check
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• Reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle

Apply now and register your interest to join the CareChoice team.