Disability Support Worker

About us

Marco Polo Supports is an exciting disability support company still in its infancy. What sets us apart from other providers is our unique approach to pair participants with like minded support workers to fuel positive interactions and relationships, which in turn acts as a catalyst for participants to meet their NDIS goals in an environment that they feel most comfortable.

We provide services across the Geelong, Surf Coast, Bellarine and Golden Plains regions. Marco Polo has a HQ conveniently located in Breakwater which has been designed for workers and participants to use during 1:1 sessions and offers a safe space to build upon life and social skills.

Our team is comprised of a tight knit group who are passionate about providing the best services for our participants as well as maintaining a fun and inclusive working environment.

Perks of working at Marco Polo

• Small, values driven team.

• Strong sense of community. Unlike other disability providers, you will actually get to meet and build friendships with your colleagues.

• Flexibility to fit around study, family, or other work.

• Build a consistent roster.

• Work across a mixture of settings: community, in home, respite and MPS HQ.

• Supportive Management, you will never feel isolated.

Qualifications

• First Aid & CPR certificates.

• Working with Children Check.

• Police Check.

• NDIS Screening Check. (willingness to obtain)

• NDIS Orientation module.

• NDIS Induction module.

• A provisional Driver's Licence or higher is required for this position.

• Car Registration Cert.

• Comprehensive Car Insurance.

• Australian citizenship is required for this position.

Experience

• Preferred minimum of six months relevant experience.

• Ability to build rapport and trust with participants.

• Ability to work with various ages, cultures and ability levels.

• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships.

• Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills as well as strong time management and the ability to prioritise.

• Verbal and written communication skills. Ability to write detailed progress notes.

• An understanding of individualised support plans and how to implement them.

Responsibilities

• Assisting people to perform important daily activities, personal hygiene and dressing tasks.

• Performing home-based tasks such as food preparation, light housework and undertaking tasks outside the home such as shopping.

• Facilitating community access, providing transport to and from appointments, programs, social and recreational activities.

• Providing emotional support and companionship.

• Identify and report any work health and safety issues. Incorporate Child Safe Standards in practice when working with children and young people.

• Identify potential and actual risks, then act promptly and in consultation with the participant. Escalate to your supervisor any situation when the participant is at risk.

• Promoting independence and choice.

• Accurately recording time (clocking-in & out), progress notes, incidents and mileage.

• Maintaining a strong understanding of MPS policies and procedures.

• Complying with MPS and NDIS incident reporting requirements.