Expression of Interest: Support Worker | Home and Living - Wangaratta

Apply Job no: RF9E9 The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. Gain an important and valued role to help challenge the norm and advocate inclusion Increase your take home pay through Salary Packaging options Expression of Interest: Support Worker | Home and Living - Wangaratta About Us: At Aruma, we champion diversity, inclusion, and human rights. Our mission is to empower individuals to live the life they choose, with dignity and respect. As a BRAVE organisation: Bold, Respectful, Accountable, Valuing Teamwork, and striving for Excellence-we're proud to be trailblazers in the disability support sector. About the Role We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and person-centred Support Worker to provide dedicated support to a participant living in Wangratta, Victoria This role focuses on supporting an individual and their family to live a meaningful, independent, and fulfilling life while promoting choice, dignity, inclusion, and human rights. You will build a strong professional relationship with the participant, their family members, and friends, whils also supporting their daily living activities, community participation, health and well-being, and personal goals. The successful candidate will demonstrate empathy, patience, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to empowering people with disability to achieve the life they want and choose. Delivering high-quality support services to customers with disabilities. Assisting clients in their daily living activities, such as personal care, mobility, and skill development. Promoting community integration and supporting clients in accessing social and recreational activities. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualised support plans. Encouraging independence and empowering clients to achieve their personal goals. Advocating for the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities. What You'll Do Person-Centred Support Provide individualized support tailored to the participant's needs, preferences, goals, and aspirations. Promote independence, self-determination, and informed decision-making. Support the participant to engage in activities of interest and maintain meaningful relationships. Encourage active participation in daily routines and community life. Respect the participant's rights, privacy, dignity, cultural background, and personal choices. Personal Care and Daily Living Support Assist with personal care tasks as required, including showering, grooming, dressing, toileting, and hygiene support. Support meal preparation and healthy eating practices. Assist with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe home environment. Encourage and develop independent living skills wherever possible. Safety and Compliance Follow all organizational policies, NDIS Practice Standards, and relevant legislation. Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and the participant. Report any concerns relating to abuse, neglect, exploitation, or risks to well-being. Participate in mandatory training and professional development activities. What Makes You a Great Fit? We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage those with disabilities to apply. Your experience supporting people with complex needs and behaviours is highly desirable! You are eager to learn and willing to provide compassionate personal care. Creating relationships and fostering inclusion comes naturally to you. You believe everyone deserves access to a full and joyful life. You are willing to obtain a First Aid/CPR Certificate, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and Working with Children Check. You have a valid driver's license and an insured car to support people on their adventures. What Do You Get From Working With Us? Salary Packaging: Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free. Fitness Passport: Access to subsidised Gym membership Employee Assistance Program: Free confidential service including Money Assist, Legal Assist, Family Assist and Nutrition/Lifestyle Assist. Discounted Health Insurance: Access to a range of discounted health and wellness services through Bupa. Recognition & Rewards: Recognition for your hard work through BRAVE Reviews and our annual BRAVE Awards night Job Satisfaction: Through making a real difference in peoples' lives within a values-driven organisation. Our Commitment At Aruma, we're committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are focused on creating an inclusive, high-performing workplace. Our Recruitment Approach We review applications as they come in and move quickly to interview great candidates, so we encourage you to apply early. While we include an indicative closing date, roles may close sooner if we find the right person. Applications received later in the process may not progress. If you're unsuccessful and would value feedback, please feel welcome to reach out to our Talent team. At Aruma, it's always You. First. Note: Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and complete pre-employment probity checks Closing Date: 24/08/2026 Related documents Support Worker Success Profile Candidates-Hiring-Process_HR_Aruma_A4_DA2 Published on 24 Jul 2026, 8:22 AM