Casual Support Worker Recruitment
Working with IOE is a life changing experience.
THE SUPPORT WORKER ROLE
Utilise your relevant experience or qualifications to empower independence and encourage people with disabilities to be active members within their communities. You will be fun, enthusiastic and ready to take on a challenge to become a champion for acceptance and inclusion within the community.
THE IDEAL APPLICANT
Support workers looking for casual and ongoing work, in a workplace that offers variety and fun. We will be employing people over the age of 18 who are:
- Experienced in using their skills to work with people who require behaviour support
- Available for flexible work in various locations within the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne and hours, especially at our peak times including out of school hours, weekend and school holidays. (Minimum 2-hour shifts)
- Experienced in and willing to assist people with their personal care, mealtime assistance and complex physical support needs (manual handling).
- Capable of working independently without direct supervision.
- Industry standards require Certificate III minimum in disability related fields or similar. We ask that you provided proof of completed training or equivalent experience working with people in areas such as disability, youth work, education support, nursing, leadership, community services, sport.
Interchange Outer East (IOE) is a child safe organisation upholding the rights of children and vulnerable people to be free from abuse. All people involved with IOE have the right to feel safe and supported during their involvement with the organisation.
We are committed to delivering the best possible services which create opportunity and offer choice for people with disabilities and their families. Working within the Human Rights framework is intrinsic to our organisation.
Position Description and Mandatory Requirements
At IOE we understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to access an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect. Applications from all people are welcome, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
JOINING OUR TEAM – THE APPLICATION
We’re excited that you’re considering a role with us at IOE!
To ensure the safety and well-being of everyone we support, all prospective candidates go through a few important screening steps before starting. This includes reference checks and other necessary safety screenings.
If you have experience in this field, you may already have some of these qualifications, or you might be in the process of obtaining them. Below is a helpful guide to what you’ll need before you can begin working with us.
Screening Requirements
Before starting, you’ll need to complete the following:
- NDIS Worker Screening – Apply Here
- Working with Children Check – Apply Here
Required Training
These training modules help ensure you’re prepared and confident in your role:
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety, and You
- Assistance with Medication – If you’ve already completed this as part of a TAFE or university qualification, provide your transcript or certificate. Otherwise, external training options are available.
- First Aid (HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting) – If you have HLTAID004 or HLTAID003 and it’s still valid, you can use it until it’s time for renewal.
- Manual Handling in a Healthcare Setting – We recommend face-to-face training, but online courses are also accepted. If you’ve done this as part of a TAFE or university course, provide us your certificate or transcript.
Need a training provider? We’ve listed a few recommended options, but you’re welcome to complete training through any provider that meets the requirements.
- DCS – Supporting People to Take their Medication
- NDS – Assist with Medication
- IOE – Assisting with Medication
If you are interested in completing our Medication training email recruitment@ioe.org.au and we will forward, you the link.
We are currently looking to employ support workers in roles that have the specific skill set mentioned above for our families (skilled in behaviour support, complex physical support, mealtime assistance and personal care) and we will be selective in our decision to interview.
If this is you, to begin your career as a casual support worker with us, email your resume and cover letter to recruitment@ioe.org.au
Please note, your cover letter must include why you wish to support people who have disabilities.
If you have any questions or need guidance, we’re happy to help! We look forward to welcoming you to the team.
Jeanne’s story
I started my journey with Interchange back in 2007 when I first volunteered on recreational based day activities and camps, I was 20 years old with no idea where I wanted to take my life or what I wanted to do with myself. A friend had recommended I volunteer at Interchange, as I am a person who enjoys meeting new people and being part of new experiences.
After organising to volunteer I could see early on that this was the kind of environment I wanted to be part of and I haven’t looked back!
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Interchange Outer East is a community where diversity is accepted and celebrated. We welcome people of diverse cultural backgrounds, race, religion, ability, gender and sexual orientation.
