• Casual opportunities located in Warrnambool and Portland 
• Hourly rates from $32.21 per hour +25% casual loading +11% Super
• Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits up to $2649 per year

Here at genU we're a group of passionate, driven people who want everyone’s lives to be happier and healthier, especially people with disabilities, the ageing and those experiencing disadvantage. We operate solely for community benefit and invest back into the same communities in which our services are delivered.

genU welcomes diversity, including diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, age, identity, ability, and sexuality. We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all and living the values of genU each and every day.

Hey You

Are you an experienced or aspiring support worker? If you are motivated and passionate about making a difference – join genU today!

As a Residential Support Worker, you will provide personal care, community access and person-centred supports to empower clients to develop independent living skills and live the life that they want!

You will join a collaborative and supportive team, who will provide individualised training so you can best support our varied cohort of residents.

These are casual opportunities based in various homes across WARNAMBOOL AND PORTLAND with flexible working hours available to suit your lifestyle!

About You

Our ideal Residential Support Worker will be a strong communicator and be able to quickly develop rapport with people of varied abilities and diverse backgrounds.

You will meet the following requirements;

• Certificate IV in Disability Studies or be willing to undertake whilst working (paid placement opportunities available!);
• Current First Aid Certificate with up-to-date CPR;
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain;
• Current NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate or willingness to obtain;
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain;

Please click here for a copy of the position description outlining full details of this role.

For You

genu staff have access to a range of benefits, including but not limited to the following:

• Investment in You: in addition to a comprehensive induction program & ongoing professional development, genU is committed to providing opportunities for career progression. You will have access to a range of accredited training modules, staff mentoring programs and our internal jobs board. 
• Commitment to Staff Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an innovative, holistic employee assistance program that supports your emotional, mental, financial, and physical health.
• Increase your Take Home Pay: Salary package up to $15,900 per annum each FBT year plus further meals and entertainment benefits
• Employee Discount Program: save money with employee discounts and savings at over 450 of Australia’s most loved retailers and service providers including Coles, Woolworths & JB HI-FI.  
• Study Scholarship: all genU employees are eligible for a 20% scholarship towards undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.  
• Great Work Life Balance & Flexibility: choose your own hours around study, caring and other important life commitments, ideally working a minimum of 20 hours per week across our operation hours.

genU is committed to providing accessible, inclusive and equitable recruitment processes for all candidates. For further details about the role of if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please contact Heather Boyd at heather.boyd@genu.org.au

The closing date for this role is 22nd May 2024, however applications will be progressed, and suitable candidates interviewed as they are received. Apply today!