EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Liam’s Story
Liam is 14 years old, he is a great lad, but he has had a hard life that has been full of disappointment. He is struggling to make people understand how he feels, and he sometimes lashes out at the people closest to him. One of the main people in his life is Rob, he has been supporting Liam for the last few months. Rob is just an average guy; he has family and spends some of his free time coaching kids from his son’s school. Rob loves Footy, but he loves coaching footy even more.
Rob was once a baker, he didn’t really enjoy the hours or some of the role, but the thing that stuck with him the most was, he could feel his life just passing by without any sense of achievement. Rob always wanted to make a difference, he wanted to be important to the people around him, he wanted to make a difference in people lives.
When he decided to make a change in what he did, it wasn’t from a place of loss or dislike of what he did, it was from a moment of clarity while walking his dog. He had a friend that told him a story about his son that had a disability, the boy had become violent toward the family and they where almost living in a constant state of crisis. The friend had said how hard it had been to find people that actually cared about what they did, his friend then said that he thought Rob would have made a great carer, because he was such a great coach and could relate to the kids around him.
This thought persisted in Rob’s mind all day, and he just thought why don’t I try, why don’t I make a change and see if I can make a difference? Rob contacted My Ability Australia and spoke with their HR team about how to become a support worker. After a number of interviews Rob was selected to join the MAA training program via Enable College.
Two months later Rob met Liam and they are now on a new journey together. Liam has met someone that actually cares, and Rob has the opportunity to help a lad that he knows needs someone that can see past the events have brought them together.
All kids need is a little help, a little hope and someone who believes in them, are you that kind of person?
My Ability Australia would love to hear from you, our training and your willingness to learn will make a difference in not only your life, but the people we support.
Disability Support Worker
Disability Support Worker
Multiple Casual Positions Available
On-the-job training provided
Our team is expanding, we are seeking multiple Disability Support Workers for locations across Northern and Southern Suburbs of Adelaide.Â
What we can do for you:
We can provide you with ongoing secure employment within a vibrant and encouraging environment and attractive remuneration. You will have access to learning and development opportunities, flexibility and wellbeing for work-life balance, as well as an active workplace social culture.
In addition to your pay, you will have the option to Salary Package up to $15,899 for general living expenses plus $2,650 for dining and accommodation per Fringe Benefit Tax year. You will also have access to novated vehicle leasing (including running costs) and salary package work-related electronic devices, saving more of your pre-tax dollars.
Who we are:
My Ability Australia is committed to a continuous pathway of improvement and will always endeavor to strive towards best industry practices and progression in all aspects of the organisation.
At My Ability Australia, we take pride in being an organisation who are involved with the NDIS who have Lived Experience.
Essential Requirements:
If you have a copy of the following essential criteria with your application, you will be favored:
- A passion for helping people with their health, fitness, development and well-being
- Outgoing, engaging, enthusiastic and caring personality
- Team player, leader, strong communication and open to continuing to learn new idea’s and skills
- First Aid (3 years from issue date)
- CPRÂ (1 year from issue date)
- NDIS Worker Clearance Check or DCSI Disability Screening (3 years from issue date)
- Working with Children Check (5 years from issue date)
- Police Check (within 12 months)
- Right to Work in Australia
- COVID-19 Vaccination Status Certification (Inclusive of booster)
- Assist with Medications CertificationÂ
About you:
You are adaptable and resilient, have a positive and person-centred approach, qualified and motivated with experience in supporting participants with challenging behaviours. You will aid with all aspects of daily living in supported accommodation including meals, prompting of personal care, domestic duties, social and community participation and varying skill development activities.
This is a hands-on role, suitable for active individuals. Above all else, we seek team members who strive to develop genuine relationships with not only the people they support but also other staff members.
Desirable:
Experience with working with people with complex behaviours is highly recommended including Autism & Mental Health Comorbidities.
Availability to work a various range of shifts.
To Apply:
Go to Recruitment, where you will need to provide a cover letter and a number of other statutory documents to support your application.
Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information, please contact our HR Department on 7077 4200 or email at hr@myabilityaus.com.au
Employer questions
At My Ability Australia you can be part of a community that supports people living with a disability to live a life in whichever way they choose.
Our aim is to deliver safe, equitable and people-centred disability services in response to our communities’ needs and the NDIS guidelines.
Our culture is centred on those living with a disability, their families and each other by being inclusive, engaging, courageous, curious, open and accountable.
People who work at My Ability Australia bring with them a vast variety of experiences that enrich our culture and expertise, but most importantly, many of our team want to work with us because they too have a lived experience connection with a disability.
My Ability Australia is continuously on the look-out for quality people to work with us.
If our values and mission resonate with you and you would love to join us, please get in touch via email at: recruitment@myabilityaus.com.au. Or to apply on line click the button below to go to the Recruitment Form.
How to apply for a vacancy at My Ability Australia
Your application should consist of two things:
1. A covering letter clearly addressing how you meet each of the selection criteria. It may be useful to include examples of how your past experience or qualifications will assist you in being successful within the role.
2. A resume outlining your work experience, a summary of your educational background and any professional development, together with your daytime telephone number.
Further information:
If you require further information about the position or salary, please contact contact us at: recruitment@myabilityaus.com.au
Review of applications:
All applications will be carefully considered for shortlisting to interview within 2 weeks of the application.
The selection process at My Ability Australia is based on how well each candidate meets the advertised selection criteria, our organisational culture and values, and how each best fits within our clients’ choice and control. Candidates who can also provide evidence of all required clearances and certificates will be favoured considerably.
Interviews:
All shortlisted applicants will be contacted by phone and may be asked a similar set of questions which are derived from the selection criteria. If the phone interview is successful, and HR has sighted essential clearances and certifications, the applicant will be invited to a face-to-face interview where they will meet with HR and the relevant managers. The managers will advise HR which applicants have been successful to be made an offer of employment.
Reference Checks:
It is a requirement that all employees obtain two satisfactory Reference Checks to verify the offer of employment. This helps us to validate key employment and educational information and to learn more about the candidate’s background, experience and skills.
Offer:
The successful applicant will be notified and offered an employment contract only if the required clearances and certifications have been provided and approved by HR.
The essential clearances and certifications are outlined in the job advertisement, at the phone interview and in the letter of offer.
The successful applicant will receive an offer of employment electronically via the HR information system, Employment Hero through Lived Ability Australia, and prompted to read and sign the employment offer and associated job description. The candidate will also be prompted to upload their required clearances and certifications to their Employment Hero account and provide other important employment information, such as tax, super, emergency contacts and reference checks.
If at any time during the recruitment process it becomes evident that an applicant is not suitable, they will be advised.
Thank you!
On behalf of all of us here at My Ability Australia, we thank you for your interest and wish you every success in your application.
If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at: recruitment@myabilityaus.com.au