Disability Support Worker

Darios Disability Service; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rostering

Comprehensive training

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Darios Disability Service is seeking a compassionate Casual Disability Support Worker to join the Eastern Suburbs VIC team. The role offers casual hours with an hourly rate of $40–$70, immediate start, and diverse client care in home and community settings.

You will provide person-centred care, support complex needs, and promote independence, while maintaining flexible casual rosters and a values-driven workplace. English and Aboriginal language support are valued assets.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years in disability, aged care or nursing support roles.
• Experience with complex care is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care & Daily Living assistance including toileting, transfers, showering and dressing.
• Meal preparation and domestic support to maintain a safe home environment.
• Support for complex needs including brain injury, dementia and mental health with dignity and skill.
• Safe operation of hoists and assistance with medication within scope.
• Deliver person-centred supports focused on choice, inclusion and wellbeing.
• Accurate record-keeping and collaborative care planning with timely communication.

Skills

Disability care experience

Mental health experience

Behaviour support

Aged care experience

Education

Certificate III in Disability

Certificate IV in Disability

Diploma in Disability

Diploma in Aged Care

Diploma in Community Services

Assistant in Nursing

Job description

Casual Disability Support Worker Eastern Suburbs VIC

Hourly Rate: $40$70 Job Type: Casual Start: Immediately

About the Role

We are a values-driven disability support provider seeking a compassionate and experienced Disability Support Worker to join our eastern suburbs team. This hands-on role supports people with diverse disabilities, complex needs and changing goals in home and community settings. You will provide person-centred care, build trusting relationships and promote independence while working flexible casual hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care & Daily Living: Assistance with toileting, hoist transfers, bowel care, suppository administration, showering and dressing.
• Domestic & Home Support: Meal preparation and assistance, domestic support tasks to maintain a safe and comfortable home environment.
• Complex & Specialist Care: Support for acquired brain injury, dementia, challenging behaviours and mental health needs with dignity and skill.
• Clinical Tasks: Safe operation of hoists, following bowel management plans and assisting with medication administration within scope.
• Client Engagement: Deliver person-centred supports focused on choice, inclusion and wellbeing in community and social activities.
• Documentation & Communication: Accurate record-keeping, collaborative care planning and timely communication with the team and families.

Who Were Looking For

• Femaleand Male applicantswhere a genuine occupational requirement applies, or as permitted by law.
• Experience: 36 years in disability, aged care or nursing support roles; experience with complex care highly regarded.
• Qualifications: Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma in Disability, Aged Care, Community Services or Assistant in Nursing.
• Specialties: Mental health, domestic assistance, home and community care, dementia, acquired brain injury and behaviour support.
• Checks & Licences: Full Australian drivers licence, own car, current Police Check and Working With Children Check.
• Languages:English and Aboriginal
• Seniority:Experience Support Worker-friendly environment with opportunities for learning and skill development.

What We Offer

• Competitive casual hourly rate of $40$70.
• Comprehensive training provided to support clinical skills and behaviour support strategies.
• Flexible rostering to suit study or other commitments.
• Supportive team culture focused on professional growth and wellbeing.

Why Join Us

Join a reputable provider committed to safe, respectful and empowering supports. You will make a tangible difference in peoples lives, develop specialist skills in complex care and work alongside a collaborative team that values learning and person-centred practice.