Residential Support Workers
Job No:
SSA0122
Location:
Geelong
Are you looking for a rewarding role with an organisation who recognises you as their most valuable asset?
Gateways are growing across Geelong and the Barwon Region and we are wanting passionate and driven Residential Support Workers to jump onboard these great opportunities we have available.
We have new services opening up and a number of ongoing roles coming up in the near future. So be the first in, as a casual support worker and work your way up in no time, with our skilled and supportive teams, ready to develop your knowledge and lead you to success.
Choose Gateways to kickstart or continue your career in a role that offers plenty of benefits including:
- Penalty rates for afternoon, evening and weekend work
- Pathways to promotion - the majority of vacancies are only available to current staff
We have vacancies for casual Residential Support Workers to provide person-centered support to people with a disability in a supported accommodation setting, focusing on resident goals and outcomes. You will be guided through a comprehensive 2 day induction, shadow shifts and provided with on the job feedback and support. You will be part of a supportive team and provided with many training opportunities.
For more information on the role refer to the position description.
Further queries can be directed to our Program Managers, Zoe Newell, Rod Day or Jayne Donovan on 03 5221 2984 during business hours.
When applying, please provide all of the following documents so that we can consider your application for this role.
- An application letter addressing the key selection criteria in the position description
- Resume
- Cover letter
- The names of two contactable professional referees, preferably supervisors
- A completed Job Application form available when you follow the Apply Online link below. (All applicants must complete a Job Application form to be considered)
Employment is dependent upon evidence of your application for the NDIS Screening Check (mandatory from 1st Feb 2021).
Visit: https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check
You will be required to apply for an NDIS Worker Screening Check. This check includes a national criminal records check, and will cost you $121.10. The check is valid for 5 years.
Successful applicants will be required to supply a current Working with Children check for an employee, a current Level 2 first aid qualification and CPR update. If you have lived outside of Australia for more than 12 months in the last 10 years, you will be required to supply an international police check from the country where you lived. Employment cannot commence until this check is received and assessed.
Shortlisted applicants will also be required to undertake the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission online Worker Orientation training module called ‘Quality, Safety and You’ prior to attending induction. This is a pre-employment requirement and if not completed, employment will not proceed.
Upload your application by following the Apply Online link below and quote the job number SSA0122 in your application. Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email that your application has been received. If you don’t receive this confirmation, please try submitting your application again or contact us on 5221 2984.
Gateways reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date of this position. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Gateways welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+, and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Gateways conduct inhouse recruitment services for our roles and while we appreciate the interest of recruitment consultants/agencies, we do not wish to be contacted. Thank you.