Casual Disability Support Workers

Recruit Shop Pty Ltd; Shepparton; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Shepparton is seeking Casual Disability Support Workers to provide compassionate, person-centred support in residential and community settings. Candidates should have a passion for assisting others, be flexible with shifts, and ideally have qualifications in Disability or Community Services. This role offers the chance to positively impact lives and work in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Supportive work environment

Contribute to community inclusion

Qualifications

• Compassionate and committed to supporting others.
• Flexible to work a variety of shifts.
• Able to assist with personal care and health support.
• Confident in relationship-building with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred active support.
• Support daily living activities like personal care and meal preparation.
• Promote dignity and wellbeing.
• Foster a safe and inclusive atmosphere.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Teamwork

Clear communication

Education

Qualification in Disability or Community Services

Job description

We are seeking Casual Disability Support Workers to join our team and provide person-centred support across individual, residential, and day program settings making a real difference to the lives of the people we support throughout the Goulburn Valley.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker with ConnectGV, you will:

• Provide person-centred active support to individuals across residential homes, day programs, and one-on-one community settings, aligned with their personal goals and support plans.
• Support daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, medication assistance, transport, and active participation in community and social activities.
• Promote and uphold the rights, dignity, and wellbeing of the individuals we support in all environments.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful atmosphere whether in the home, in the community, or within a program setting.

Our Services

At ConnectGV, we offer a range of person-centred support services designed to empower individuals to live fulfilling and independent lives. These include:

• Day Services – Delivered at our Bowenhall Street location, Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 3:00pm, focusing on skill-building, social engagement, and meaningful daily activities.
• Individual Supports – One-on-one assistance provided daily, Monday to Sunday, tailored to support community access, personal development, and the achievement of individual goals.
• Residential Services – 24/7 support provided across our various supported accommodation homes throughout the Shepparton area, fostering a safe, inclusive, and home-like living environment.

About You

We are looking for people who are:

• Compassionate, reliable, and committed to supporting others.
• Flexible and available to work a variety of shifts across different settings, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, sleepovers, active nights, weekends, and public holidays, to ensure flexible and consistent support.
• Team players who can also work independently.
• Confident in assisting with personal care and health support (training provided where required).
• Able to communicate clearly and build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualification in Disability, Individual Support, Community or Health Services (or other relevant field) – desirable, but not essential.
• Experience in the disability, community, health or aged care sector.
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Employee Working with Children check
• National Criminal History Check (Police check)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Current First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)

Why Join ConnectGV?

• Be part of a not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting people with disabilities in the Goulburn Valley for over 70 years.
• Work in a supportive and values-driven environment with zero tolerance to abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Access ongoing training and development.
• Play an important role in helping people live their best lives.

At ConnectGV, we’re connected – to each other, to our participants, and to creating opportunities for inclusion and independence. Come and be part of it.

Next Steps:

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and want flexible work that fits around your lifestyle, we’d love to hear from you.

To proceed with your application, please contact Human Resources on 03 5821 2466 for further information regarding the position.

ConnectGV is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.