Disability Support Specialist - Flexible Shifts & Impact

InLife Independent Living Ltd; Daylesford; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

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Salary packaging

Regular shifts

Job summary

InLife Independent Living Ltd is seeking a dedicated disability support worker for regular shifts in Victoria. The role includes 1:1 support for a client in her 60s with high physical care needs, including overnight coverage.

A full driver’s licence and willingness to drive the client’s vehicle are required. We offer flexible morning/evening/weekend shifts, and after induction, a rate of $46.65 per hour on weekdays with salary packaging options to reduce tax.

Qualifications

• Good judgement, listening skills, willingness to learn and commitment to our values.
• Confidence to navigate day-to-day challenges calmly and thoughtfully.
• Experience with high medical needs including complex bowel and catheter care.
• Experience supporting people with high physical needs, manual handling and hoist transfers.
• Experience in personal care (showering/dressing) and assistance with domestic duties (meal prep/housekeeping).
• Great patience and rapport-building with the client.
• Enthusiasm and passion for supporting people with disabilities to live great lives.
• Commitment to team-based care with guidance from professionals (e.g., physiotherapy programs).
• Full driver’s licence and willingness to drive client’s vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a client with high physical needs.
• Deliver 24/7 care with inactive overnights.
• Support 2:1 morning shifts.

Skills

Disability support

Manual handling

Hoist transfers

Personal care

Domestic assistance

Active listening

Team collaboration

Driver license

Job description

InLife Independent Living Ltd is seeking a dedicated disability support worker for regular shifts in Victoria. The role includes 1:1 support for a client in her 60s with high physical care needs, including overnight coverage.

A full driver’s licence and willingness to drive the client’s vehicle are required. We offer flexible morning/evening/weekend shifts, and after induction, a rate of $46.65 per hour on weekdays with salary packaging options to reduce tax.