Casual roles availableAttractive salaryFlexible working hoursLocation: Melbourne About the Role Zest Care is currently seeking for a passionate and experienced Support Workers across various Melbourne based locations.In this role you will assist the participant with daily living, providing personal care, provide community access support to therapy and other appointments as well as daily meal preparations. To be a successful candidate, you must have a valid driver licence with a reliable vehicle and willing to use your own vehicle to transport the participant.About You  You will be committed to family and person-centred approaches, fostering inclusion and involvement. To be successful in this role, you must have self-awareness, thoughtfulness, and resilience. Successful candidate will have experience in crisis management, offering community inclusion and networking opportunities for clients, supporting clients' recreational activities, and transporting clients in a vehicle as well as are attention to detail and a methodical approach to working within a therapeutic model of care.To be successful in this role, you will have the following:Certificate III – IV in Disability & Aged Care or similar or relevant experience if working towards a relevant qualification.Minimum 6 months experience working hands on preferably in-home care.The ability to maintain individual boundaries whilst maintaining a positive relationship.Ability to work various shifts including morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, and sleepover shifts.Current Driver’s Licence with a reliable vehicle and must be willing to use own vehicle to transport the client.About ZestZest Care is a for-purpose organisation that prides itself on delivering programs to empower young people and families achieve their goals and potential. We provide personalised assistance to young people who present with mental health issues, and establish programs to support their wellbeing.Our team are passionate about connecting with and making a difference in the lives of people living with a disability and families in hardship. We aim to deliver an exceptional level of assistance to our clients, and in turn, help them achieve their goals. Contact us if you have any questions about this position or the recruitment process at Zest Care, or require an alternate method of submitting your application: Email recruit@zestcare.com.auPhone: 9683 3400Pre-employment checks:  Zest Care is committed to implementing safer recruitment practices. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. Candidates successful from the recruitment process will require to complete the following:Reference checksCriminal History check (Please note criminal history does not immediately affect employment opportunities)Working with Children checkNDIS Worker CheckFirst Aid CertificateCPR certificateEvidence of COVID-19 Vaccination Current NSW Driving LicenceHow to apply: To express your interest, apply online, answer application questions and provide your updated résumé.If you think this might be your next opportunity apply now, we look forward to hearing from you.  Don’t wait, Apply now!  

Disability Support Worker Melbourne

  • Casual roles available
  • Attractive salary
  • Flexible working hours
  • Location: Melbourne 

About the Role 

Zest Care is currently seeking for a passionate and experienced Support Workers across various Melbourne based locations.

In this role you will assist the participant with daily living, providing personal care, provide community access support to therapy and other appointments as well as daily meal preparations. 

To be a successful candidate, you must have a valid driver licence with a reliable vehicle and willing to use your own vehicle to transport the participant.

About You  

You will be committed to family and person-centred approaches, fostering inclusion and involvement. To be successful in this role, you must have self-awareness, thoughtfulness, and resilience. Successful candidate will have experience in crisis management, offering community inclusion and networking opportunities for clients, supporting clients' recreational activities, and transporting clients in a vehicle as well as are attention to detail and a methodical approach to working within a therapeutic model of care.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following:

  • Certificate III – IV in Disability & Aged Care or similar or relevant experience if working towards a relevant qualification.
  • Minimum 6 months experience working hands on preferably in-home care.
  • The ability to maintain individual boundaries whilst maintaining a positive relationship.
  • Ability to work various shifts including morning, afternoon, evening, weekend, and sleepover shifts.
  • Current Driver’s Licence with a reliable vehicle and must be willing to use own vehicle to transport the client.

About Zest

Zest Care is a for-purpose organisation that prides itself on delivering programs to empower young people and families achieve their goals and potential. We provide personalised assistance to young people who present with mental health issues, and establish programs to support their wellbeing.

Our team are passionate about connecting with and making a difference in the lives of people living with a disability and families in hardship. We aim to deliver an exceptional level of assistance to our clients, and in turn, help them achieve their goals. 

Contact us if you have any questions about this position or the recruitment process at Zest Care, or require an alternate method of submitting your application: 

Pre-employment checks:  Zest Care is committed to implementing safer recruitment practices. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. Candidates successful from the recruitment process will require to complete the following:

  • Reference checks
  • Criminal History check (Please note criminal history does not immediately affect employment opportunities)
  • Working with Children check
  • NDIS Worker Check
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR certificate
  • Evidence of COVID-19 Vaccination 
  • Current NSW Driving Licence

How to apply: To express your interest, apply online, answer application questions and provide your updated résumé.

If you think this might be your next opportunity apply now, we look forward to hearing from you.  Don’t wait, Apply now!