Personal Support Worker

genU · Colac VIC 3250 · Casual/Holiday
Posted 5d ago

Personal Support Worker

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Provide personal care, domestic assistance and support with daily living tasks.
  • Help participants access the community, build skills and pursue goals in line with individual support plans.
  • Deliver respectful, person-centred support and maintain documentation while upholding participants’ privacy, dignity and choice.

Location: Colac - Gulidjan Country, Victoria
Salary: From $34.58 per hour + applicable loading (Level 2 – Victorian Disability Services (NGO) Agreement 2019)
Employment Status: Casual
Job Number: 3640

Hey you!

genU is seeking passionate and supportive Personal Support Workers in the Warrnambool area who are committed to empowering people with disability to live independently, build confidence, and achieve their goals.

At genU, we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community-focused initiatives, we’re here to help people live their best lives.

What you’ll do

As a Personal Support Worker, you’ll support people to live safely, independently, and with dignity by providing:

  • Personal and self-care support including hygiene, dressing, eating and meal preparation
  • Light domestic assistance and support with daily living tasks
  • Community access support including transport, shopping, and social outings
  • Skill development and personal growth opportunities aligned with support plans
  • Respectful, strengths-based support that upholds privacy, empowerment, and choice

What you’ll bring

You’ll be someone who is empowering, attentive, and committed to making a positive impact. You will bring:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Sensitivity, understanding, and respect for each participant’s abilities, strengths, and circumstances
  • Ability to maintain documentation, file notes and follow support plans
  • Flexibility to support a wide range of clients with individualised needs
  • Professional integrity, reliability, and a person-centred mindset

You’ll also need

  • Certificate III in Community Services (Disability) or equivalent
  • Current First Aid & CPR
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Working with Children Check
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings. 

We’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive. 

You’ll also get

  • Salary packaging – up to $15,900 tax-free + additional meal/entertainment benefits
  • Employee discounts – savings at 450+ retailers such as Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
  • Wellbeing support – 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
  • University study discount – 25% off courses at Torrens University
  • Referral bonus – refer great people and be rewarded!

Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.

Don’t wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at recruitment@genu.org.au or 03 5249 6119.  

Note: Recruitment is accepting multiple applications for vacant positions. 

Current genU staff should apply via the staff intranet. 

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Skills

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Community access supportDaily living assistanceDocumentationDomestic assistanceEmpathyExcellent communication skillsFile note writingFlexibilityInterpersonal skillsMeal preparationPerson-centred supportPersonal careProfessional integrityReliabilityRespect for privacy and dignitySupport plan implementationTransport assistance

Licenses & certifications

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Certificate iii in community services (disability) or equivalentCurrent first aid and cprNdis worker orientation module certificateNdis worker screening checkWorking with children check

Perks & benefits

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24/7 employee assistance program25% discount on courses at torrens universityEmployee discounts at 450+ retailersMeal and entertainment benefitsReferral bonusSalary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free