At the Y, we are passionate about delivering truly person-centred support, services and programs. We empower people with a disability, providing them with opportunities to participate in inclusive and innovative programs. Our Disability Support Workers are the heart of our Inclusion Services and make a meaningful contribution to lives of our participants living with disabilities.

What’s the Opportunity?

We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic and passionate Support Workers to join our team and help make a positive impact on the lives of people living with a disability.  We have various positions available which involve assisting and supporting people with a range of different support needs in the following settings:

• Group social & recreational programs
• Community Access – supporting participants in a community setting
• In home care and domestic support

All of our support worker roles attract casual loading, and certain programs will also offer extra penalty rates.

Why Join The Y?

We are passionate about our people and offer our staff opportunities to grow both personally and professionally in a friendly and supportive environment. As a Support Worker with the Y, you have access to flexible work hours to fit in with your family and life commitments, including during school hours, evenings and weekend work. 

We also offer;

• Professional development opportunities.
• Very welcoming environment.
• Expanding and supportive team culture.
• Flexible working and rostering arrangements.
• Free access to 24/7 gym membership.
• Qualification and training support.

What do we hope you’ll bring?

• A passion for supporting and empowering people with disabilities.
• Willingness to give 110% attention to building life skills and the care of participants.
• Warmth and compassion.
• Well-presented, friendly and organised.
• A great team player.
• Can do attitude.
• A genuine desire to make a difference.
• Being flexible and reliable.
• Experience working in the disability services sector (Just starting out? We’d still love to hear from you, we offer unqualified opportunities too!).

Mandatory Requirements/Qualifications

• Legal right to live and work in Australia.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check (VIC) and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or ability to obtain prior to starting with us).
• International Police check if you have lived outside Australia in the last 5 years.
• Current First Aid & CPR.
• Qualifications including Cert III or IV in Community Services or equivalent are well regarded and attract a higher pay grade. Don’t have a formal qualification? That’s fine, let’s talk about how to get you qualified and how we can help!

Whilst relevant experience and a Community Services Qualification is desirable, the Y is willing to consider candidates with a passion for working in the disability sector and have relevant life experience.

Ok, I'm in. How do I apply and stand out?

If you're excited to explore opportunities with us, take the time to stand out. Submit your resume, answer a few questions on our application form, and ideally include a cover letter highlighting your greatness. Click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application.

Please refer to the position description for a detailed list of responsibilities for Disability Support Worker (DSW) and Home Care Support Worker (HSW) roles (copy link into your browser):

• DSW qualified: https://ymac.worldmanager.com/go/idI1XT
• DSW unqualified: https://ymac.worldmanager.com/go/l107c7
• HSW: https://ymac.worldmanager.com/go/oAliDT

For more information about Support Worker opportunities with us, feel free to email: rebecca.schemmerling@yinclusion.org.au.

Why work for the Y?  Find out more (copy link into your browser): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuLVNN6R5xA 

Some important stuff:

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy (copy link into your browser):

https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/

The Y is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.