Company Overview:

Crescent Respite is a pioneering organization in the field of psychotherapy, committed to providing person-centered care and innovative solutions for individuals with diverse needs. With a focus on modern, out-of-the-box thinking, Crescent Respite envisions a world where people with disabilities receive the utmost care and attention tailored to their unique needs and are not only supported but thrive in an inclusive society.

We aim to become the leading provider of person-centered psychotherapy services and make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and their families.

About the role:

We are currently looking for experienced, committed, and compassionate disability support workers to provide services in our newly established SDA/SIL accommodation in Drysdale, Victoria.

Come and join our five-star disability accommodation with a therapeutic touch, to help every participant create a new beginning for themselves. Our purpose is to help participants recover, rejuvenate and recalibrate in every way through a transdisciplinary approach.

Why work for Crescent Respite?

• Work flexible hours
• Newly established accommodation with great staff amenities
• Opportunity for career development
• Opportunity for professional training and development
• Supportive working culture and collaborative team
• Opportunities for permanent shifts for the right candidate
• Competitive rates

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 1+ years' experience within the disability, community services or similar
• Experience working in the respite setting.
• Demonstrated experience supporting challenging behaviors (highly valued)
• Willingness to support clients with personal care including showering, manual handling, medications, community access, meal preparation, domestic chores and mealtime assistance.
• Certificate III or above in Disability Support or similar
• Must be available to work 15+ hours per week and able to work a rotating roster including sleepover shifts. 

Mandatory Requirement -

• Valid Victorian Driver’s License 
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Valid First Aid Certificate and CPR
• Manual Handling certificate 
• Medication Administration certificate
• Victorian Working with Children’s Check
• National Police Check (obtained within last 6 months)

If the answer to all the above is ‘yes’ then apply for this opportunity.

Website Link: https://crescentrespite.com.au/ 

For any queries regarding this role please email: [email protected]

Crescent Respite values lived experience of mental health recovery and diversity in our workplace. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and people from diverse cultural and linguistic background.