Organisation : Travellers Aid Australia
Location : Melbourne
Work type : Part-time
Sector : Aged Care & Seniors, Community Development, Community Engagement, Community Support Services, Disabilities
Salary type : Hourly
Salary : 32.8409 per hour
Application closing date : 13 Aug, 2021
About the organisation
WHO WE ARE
Travellers Aid is committed to enabling individuals of all abilities to connect to people and place. We take pride in the diverse backgrounds of our team which reflect the communities in which we work. We operate ethically and are guided by a volunteer Board of Directors who ensure strong and transparent governance. Travellers Aid's workforce consist of 75% dedicated volunteers and 25% committed staff who are motivated by creating real outcomes for the people we serve.
We operate from four service sites at Southern Cross, Flinders Street Stations, Melbourne Cricket Grounds in Melbourne and Seymour Railway Station in regional Victoria .
OUR VISION
A society where people with mobility challenges are treated with dignity and respect, being able to lead full and rich lives with confidence.
OUR MISSION
Empowering people with travel related challenges to connect, engage and participate within their communities through the use of public transport.
OUR GOAL
To be the recognised expert in the delivery of services to people facing travel related challenges.
You'll learn new skills, develop existing ones, deepen your experiences and join a team of highly professional and very committed people. We can offer:
- Supportive Team
- Training and development opportunities
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that's available to all staff and their families.
About the role
ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER LOOKING FOR A CHANGE? COME JOIN TRAVELLERS AID AS A CLIENT SUPPORT OFFICER!
Travellers Aid service users include people with a permanent disability, temporary impairment or those with age-related mobility challenges who require assistance when travelling.
We are looking for a Client Support Officer who can provide hands-on support to our service users, including connection assistance and personal care assistance in a supportive team environment. This is a permanent part-time position (approx. 15 hours per week or 0.4EFT).
- Whilst primarily located at Southern Cross Station, you will also work at our Flinders Street Station site and pop-up sites, as applicable.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Weekend availability – preferably both Saturday and Sundays or one weekend day and one weekday
- Experience working with people with disabilities, older people and people from diverse backgrounds
- Personal care qualification or equivalent at the level of Certificate Ill or greater, such as Certificate IV in Disability studies or nursing studies essential
Please see attached Position Description for a full outline of the role and responsibilities.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Disability Support Worker via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Aged_Care_and_Seniors, #Community_Development, #Community_Engagement, #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities
