Company Overview

Crescent Respite is a pioneering organisation 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 respite services in our newly established SIL accommodations within the southeast suburbs such including Junction Village, Cranbourne and Clyde. 

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 professional training and career development
• Supportive working culture and collaborative team
• Opportunities for permanent shifts for the right candidates
• Opportunities for casual conversion to permanent part-time contract
• Competitive rates
• 24x7 roster with active night shifts and sleepover shifts

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 2+ years' experience within the disability, community services or similar in assisting clients with high care physical requirements.
• Experience working with non-verbal clients having Intellectual disability, Cerebral Palsy, ASD & epilepsy.
• Demonstrated experience supporting challenging behaviours (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 20+ hours per week and able to work a rotating roster including sleepover shifts & active nights. 

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.