If you want to make a difference by having a positive impact on peoples’ lives, then a career with Independence Australia Group may be for you.

About the role

We are seeking passionate and skilled Support Workers to join our team at our residential homes in Croydon and Ringwood. Make a real difference in the lives of those we support while working in a rewarding and dynamic environment.

This role offers regular hours and the chance to deliver genuine support that enhances quality of life. 

We have two part time positions working various morning, afternoon and sleepover shifts from Monday through to Sunday. 

Pay rate is up to $35.96 per hour, depending on experience + 12% super + salary packaging.

What you will be doing

• Provide personal care, including showering, grooming, dressing, feeding, and hydration support.
• Offer assistance and care to individuals who are non-verbal.
• Assist with complex bowel and urinary care.  
• Assist with manual handling safely, including the use of hoists and other mobility equipment.
• Prompting and administering medication to clients to ensure it is taken at the appropriate times and ensuring their medication regimen is followed.

About you

• Previous experience in a similar role within a residential setting.
• Compassionate, respectful, and committed to person-centered care.
• Experienced in supporting individuals with complex care needs including bowel and urinary care.
• Confident in manual handling and safe use of mobility equipment (i.e. ceiling hoist).
• Flexible and adaptable to support the clients' personal preferences, privacy, and independence.
• Available for sleepover shifts.

What you need

• Certificate III or IV in Disability Services or equivalent
• Hold WWCC, NDIS Screening Check, First Aid and CPR
• Unlimited working rights in Australia
• Fully Covid-19 vaccinated 
• Must be able to administer medication

Why work with us

As a valued member of our team, you have access to a range of benefits and perks to set you up for success, including:

• Flexible work hours, choose the hours you want to work.
• Access employee discounts on thousands of personal and healthcare products, mobility aids, and equipment from our social enterprise store
• Access salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay by reducing your taxable income.
• We pay your superannuation fortnightly to help grow your super balance faster.
• Access free confidential counselling and support from our Employee Assistance Program.

Work with purpose

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to participate in life and the community, regardless of ability. Our aim is to improve the quality of life and provide access to products, resources and support to allow people to make choices to enhance their well-being and lifestyle, whether it’s in their own home, local community or in our residential facilities.
  
As a social enterprise, we redistribute the surplus funds generated through the sale of over 12,000 healthcare products, mobility aids, and equipment into programs that support people living with disability. Independence Australia Group includes Independence Australia, Zest Care, SASI, AQA and Possability Group. Read more about our story at https://www.independenceaustralia.com.au/
  
For a rewarding career where you can make a real difference and positive impact on peoples’ lives, APPLY NOW.
  
Commitment to diversity

Independence Australia Group is an equal opportunity employer and believe our people should reflect the diverse communities we operate in. We encourage applications from people with a disability, CALD, LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. If you have any questions about accessibility during recruitment or about the workplace, please contact our People Experience team on *******@iagroup.org.au.