Day Programs | Disability Support Worker - Full Time | External Vacancy

Bayley House Ltd; City of Bayside; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-Profit salary packaging

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing initiatives

Discounts

Job summary

Bayley House in Bayside, Victoria, is seeking a Disability Support Worker for Day Programs. You will provide person-centred support to adults with intellectual disability, helping them develop skills, engage with their community and work toward personal goals.

The role involves developing activities, maintaining records, collaborating with families and professionals, and upholding NDIS standards. Not-for-Profit salary packaging and ongoing development are offered in a values-driven workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience providing person-centred support to adults with intellectual disability.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to dignity, choice, independence and inclusion in disability support.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and First Aid/CPR are required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised, person-centred support to adults with intellectual disability.
• Develop and facilitate activities reflecting participants' goals and interests.
• Support daily living, social, communication and community participation skills.
• Maintain accurate participant records and progress notes.
• Collaborate with families, colleagues and other professionals to deliver quality supports.
• Escalate risks or changes in participant wellbeing to the team as needed.

Skills

Disability support

Person-centred support

Community engagement

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Electronic client management systems

Client management software

Job description

Day Programs | Disability Support Worker - Full Time | External Vacancy

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Bayside, South Eastern Suburbs

Job Category: Day Programs,Disability Support Workers

At Bayley House,we’reproud to be a well-established and trusted NDIS provider with 75years’ experience supporting adults with intellectual disability to live full, meaningful, and connected lives.

We empower people to build skills, independence, and confidence through a wide range of programs including community engagement, work readiness and experience placements, creative and recreational activities, and health and wellbeing initiatives. Our focus is on inclusion, respect, and giving people with disability a strong voice in shaping their own lives.

We’re looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who share our values of Connection, Achievement, Respect and Excellenceto join our team. By working with us, you’ll be part of a community that’s passionate about innovation, personalised support, and making a lasting impact every day.

Job Description

• Disability Support Worker
• Permanent Full Time
• 38 hours per week
• Victorian Disability Services (NGO) Agreement 2023
• NFP Salary Packaging: Access up to $15,900 per year for everyday living expenses, plus up to $2,650 for meal entertainment

About the Opportunity

Bayley House is seeking an experienced and passionate Disability Support Worker (DSW) to join our Day Programs team.

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support to adults with intellectual disability, supporting participants to develop skills, build independence, engage with their community and work towards their individual goals.

You will work collaboratively as part of the Day Programs team to deliver high-quality supports that promote choice, dignity, inclusion and meaningful participation.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker within Day Programs, you will provide individualised support to adults with intellectual disability to participate in a range of meaningful activities and programs.

You will support participants to develop and maintain daily living, social, communication and community participation skills while promoting independence, choice and inclusion.

The role involves developing positive and respectful relationships with participants, understanding their individual goals and support needs, and working collaboratively with colleagues, families and other relevant stakeholders to deliver high-quality, person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualised, person-centred support to adults with intellectual disability in accordance with their individual support plans, goals and preferences.
• Support participants to develop independence, confidence and skills through meaningful activities and experiences.
• Develop and facilitate structured activities and programs that reflect participants' individual goals, interests, abilities and support needs.
• Support participants to develop and maintain daily living, social, communication and community participation skills.
• Encourage participant choice, decision-making, dignity and inclusion.
• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities where required.
• Support participants with complex and high-intensity support needs in accordance with relevant plans and training.
• Support participants to safely access and participate in community-based activities and opportunities.
• Monitor participant wellbeing and progress and communicate relevant information to members of the support team.
• Maintain accurate and timely participant records, progress notes, incident reports and other required documentation.
• Work collaboratively with participants, families, colleagues, allied health professionals and other relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and appropriately escalation changes, concerns, incidents or risks relating to participant wellbeing.
• Comply with Bayley House policies and procedures, safeguarding requirements, NDIS Practice Standards and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Participate in training, supervision, team meetings and professional development as required.

About You

You are a compassionate and capable disability support professional who is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support.

You understand that great disability support is about more than providing assistance – it is about building relationships, recognising individual strengths and supporting people to exercise choice, develop skills and participate meaningfully in their community.

You are reliable, adaptable and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

You Will Ideally Have

• Previous experience supporting adults with intellectual disability.
• Experience providing person-centred support to people with a range of support needs.
• Experience supporting people with complex and/or high-intensity support needs, or a willingness to undertake relevant training.
• Experience developing and facilitating activities that support individual participant goals and interests.
• A strong understanding of dignity, choice, independence and inclusion in disability support.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive and professional relationships with participants, families, colleagues and other stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate participant documentation and records.
• Confidence using computers and electronic client management systems.
• An understanding of the NDIS, NDIS Practice Standards and relevant disability sector requirements.

Prior to Commencing, All Employees Will Require:

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtain.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Applicants must have full and unrestricted working rights in Australia for the duration of their employment with Bayley House. Applicants are required to provide evidence of their working rights as part of the recruitment process.

Why Join Bayley House?

At Bayley House, you'll be part of a values-driven organisation supporting adults with intellectual disability to live meaningful, connected and fulfilling lives.

We offer:

• Not-for-Profit salary packaging benefits, including access up to $15,900 per year for everyday living expenses, plus up to $2,650 for meal entertainment.
• Ongoing learning, training and professional development opportunities.
• A supportive, inclusive and collaborative team environment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential wellbeing support.
• Organisation-wide health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to retail and fitness discounts.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with intellectual disability.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Bayley House is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disability.

Bayley House is committed to protecting vulnerable adults. All staff are required to comply with our Code of Conduct and complete relevant pre-employment checks prior to commencing employment.

We encourage applications from individuals who demonstrate our values of Connection, Achievement, Respect and Excellence and who are committed to providing respectful, person-centred support that promotes the dignity, choice and wellbeing of people with disability.