Disability Support Worker

Buddies Community Access Network; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team culture

Flexible work‑life balance

EAP Assist

Penalty rates where applicable

Meaningful, valued role

Job summary

Buddies Community Access Network in Ballarat is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker (Casual) to provide person-centred support within SIL services. You will assist with daily living tasks, community participation, and transport, building trusting relationships with participants and their networks.

The role requires empathy, reliability, and flexibility, including night shifts or sleepovers, to support people with disability and complex needs in the Ballarat area.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• Employee Working With Children Check
• Willingness to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Smartphone

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support with daily living activities, including personal care, meals, and household tasks.
• Assist participants to access community, maintain social connections, and participate in activities.
• Safely transport participants to appointments, programs, and outings.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, independence and quality of life.
• Complete shift notes and incident reports accurately.
• Maintain NDIS compliance and training requirements.
• Build positive relationships with participants and support networks.
• Respond to changes in behaviour with empathy and professionalism.
• Support overnight and sleepover shifts when required.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Empathy

Night shift availability

Tools

NDIS compliance

Job description

Buddies Community Access Network – Ballarat VIC

Disability Support Worker – Casual | Immediate Start | Ballarat

Looking for more than just a job?

Join a tight‑knit, friendly team where people genuinely care - and where you can make a real difference every day.

Buddies C.A.N is a family‑owned, values‑driven registered NDIS provider supporting people with disabilities across Ballarat and surrounds. If you're someone who leads with heart, loves helping others, and thrives in a community‑focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

Established in 2017, Buddies Community Access Network is built on one belief: real connections matter.

We don’t just roster people - we match them. That means pairing the right Buddie with the right participant to create meaningful, long‑term relationships.

We’re a supportive, down‑to‑earth team that puts people first - participants and staff alike.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Disability Support Worker to provide support within our Supported Independent Living (SIL) services.

This role involves delivering person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing, dignity, and quality of life. You will provide consistent, responsive care while building positive relationships with participants, families, and support networks.

Responsibilities include supporting individuals with daily living activities, community participation, emotional wellbeing, and maintaining routines that enhance comfort, safety, and quality of life. A calm, patient, and person-centred approach is essential.

This is a hands‑on, rewarding, and meaningful opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of people with disability and complex support needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, and attending appointments.

• Assist participants to access their community, maintain social connections, and engage in recreational activities.

• Safely transport participants to appointments, programs, community activities, and outings.

• Promote participants' emotional wellbeing, independence, and quality of life.

• Complete shift notes, incident reports, and other documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

• Maintain compliance with NDIS requirements, organisational policies, procedures, and mandatory training.

• Build positive, respectful, and trusting relationships with participants and their support networks.

• Respond to changes in behaviour with empathy, professionalism, and a calm, supportive approach.

• Support individuals living with dementia and/or cognitive and physical impairments with confidence, patience, and understanding.

• Remain attentive, proactive, and responsive throughout night shifts when required.

About You

You will be:

• Calm, patient, and adaptable in your approach.

• Confident supporting people with a range of disabilities, complex needs, and individual support requirements.

• Able to respond to changing situations and behaviours with empathy, professionalism, and good judgement.

• Reliable and flexible, with availability to work a variety of shifts including sleepovers and active nights.

• Attentive to participant wellbeing and able to remain alert and responsive during overnight supports.

• Passionate about building positive relationships and supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives.

• Committed to delivering consistent, high-quality, person-centred support.

Previous experience supporting people living with dementia or cognitive impairments is highly regarded.

Must‑Haves

• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

• Employee Working With Children Check

• Willingness to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Smartphone

Preferable Skills

(Not essential — but great to have!)

• Experience supporting people with disabilities, mental health needs, or complex behaviours of concern

• Experience using hoists and other mobility and transfer aids

• Availability to work weekends, sleepovers, and active night shifts

Why Join Buddies C.A.N?

• Supportive, inclusive, family‑focused workplace

• Flexible work‑life balance

• EAP Assist - mental health and wellbeing support

• Penalty rates where applicable

• A role where you’re valued, appreciated, and genuinely making a difference