Disability and Mental Health Support Worker

Neway Disability Services Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive SCHADS hourly rates

Immediate starts

Opportunities across multiple suburbs

Job summary

Neway Disability Services Pty Ltd is seeking Disability Support Workers to join our growing team in Melbourne, VIC. We provide individualized care and support to participants across various locations, including Sydenham, Wyndham Vale, Geelong, and more, with priority to those in the listed suburbs.

The role focuses on helping clients achieve goals, build independence, and participate in community life, with compliance to NDIS guidelines and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Disability, Individual Support or Aged Care is required.
• Current Driver’s License with up-to-date car registration and insurance.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and WWCC (or willingness to obtain).
• NDIS Certificates – Orientation, Induction, Providing Safe Meals and Effective Meals (or willingness to obtain).
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Support participants with daily living activities.
• Encourage independence, choice and confidence.
• Assist with personal care, including meal preparation and household tasks.
• Support participant plans, appointments, social activities and behaviour support strategies.
• Complete shift notes and report concerns.
• Promote dignity, safety, privacy and respect at all times.

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III/IV in Disability

Certificate in Individual Support

Aged Care qualification

Working rights in Australia

Job description

Disability and Mental Health Support Worker

Neway Disability Services Pty Ltd – Melbourne VIC

Looking for immediate starts we have vacancies in Sydenham, Wyndham Vale, Geelong, Baccus Marsh, Cragieburn, Rosanna, Kalkallo and Doveton. However, we are expanding accross Victoria and happy to provide opportunities for those with the relevant qualifications.

About Us:

Neway Disability Services is more than just a service provider; we are a community dedicated to transforming lives through empathy, innovation, and empowerment.

We are a registered NDIS provider based in Melbourne.

Founded on the principles of respect and inclusion, we specialize in delivering personalized care that caters to the unique needs and goals of each individual. Our team of dedicated professionals is not only skilled but also deeply passionate about making a positive impact.

By integrating cutting-edge approaches with compassionate support, we create an environment where our participants can flourish and achieve their fullest potential.

Work Locations in Melbourne:

Immediate preference for candidates in Sydenham, Wyndham Vale, Geelong, Baccus Marsh, Cragieburn, Rosanna, Kalkallo and Doveton.

Next preference for Melbourne Western Suburbs and Northern Suburbs.

Role Responsibilities:

We are seeking reliable, professional, and values-driven Disability Support Workers to join our growing team.

This role helps people achieve their goals and become independent by supporting them and their families, improving communication and connections, building skills, encouraging community inclusion, and working with organisations to create more supportive and accessible environments.

In supporting people to achieve their aspirations and to be included in their communities your work will involve:

• Supporting participants with daily living activities
• Encouraging independence, choice and confidence
• Assisting with personal care, including meal preparation and household tasks
• Supporting participant support plans, appointments, social activities and behaviour support strategies
• Completing shift notes and reporting any concerns
• Promoting dignity, safety, privacy and respect at all times

What we value:

• Dedication and reliability with kindness and a positive attitude to work and life
• Well-developed organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with our clients
• Capacity to adapt to a variety of situations, work individually and as part of a motivated team
• Must be able to work within the relevant client guidelines
• Flexible with availability across a rotating roster including day, weekend, evening, and overnight shifts (non-active)
• Have own car or access to one
• Adhere to the legislation of Neway Disability Services’ Policies and Procedures

What we require (Qualifications and Certifications):

• Certificate III/IV in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care or similar
• Current Driver’s License (full) with up to date car registration and insurance
• Current CPR, First Aid and Infection Prevention and Control Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check – Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
• NDIS Certificates – Orientation, Induction, Providing Safe Meals and Effective Meals (or willingness to obtain)
• National Police Check
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Full working rights in Australia

All requirements stated above are as per NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

What we offer:

• Ethical, morally driven team focused on genuine participant care
• Competitive hourly rates in line with the SCHADS Award
• Meaningful work making a real difference
• Regular shifts with same clients to promote positive relationships
• Consistent shifts across SDA/SIL homes
• We listen when you talk and we act on what we hear. We practice continuous improvement, and not just for the purpose of an audit. We strive to ensure that our service quality is the highest possible standard and we listen and act to make sure we know when it’s not.
• At Neway Disability Services, we don’t just provide services; we build meaningful relationships and foster a sense of belonging that inspires growth and self-confidence.