Disability Support Worker

Grow Together Supports Pty Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Grow Together Supports Pty Ltd in Melbourne’s Outer East seeks a compassionate Disability Support Worker on a casual basis. You will assist clients with daily living, personal care, and community access while promoting independence and dignity.

You will work with a dedicated team, implementing behavior support plans, documenting progress, and ensuring safety. A strong commitment to client well-being and professional communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in Australia.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check required or willing to apply.
• Valid driver's license.
• Working with Children Clearance.
• National Police Clearance.
• Mandatory NDIS worker training modules.
• Two current professional references.

Responsibilities

• Personal care for clients.
• Daily living assistance.
• Community access and social participation.
• Overnight supports as needed.
• Capacity building and life skills development.
• Support to regulate emotional and behavioural distress through positive behaviour support.
• Maintain quality progress notes and documentation.
• Prepare and submit detailed incident reports.

Job description

Grow Together Supports Pty Ltd – Boronia VIC

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Disability Support Worker to join the team at Grow Together Supports Pty Ltd. This is a Casual Position based Melbourne's Outer Eastern Suburbs. In this role, you will provide essential support to individuals with disabilities, helping them to live as independently as possible whilst maintaining their dignity and promoting their personal development. This position is crucial to our mission of enabling people with disabilities to participate fully in their communities and achieve their personal goals.

Key responsibilities

You will professionally undertake and provide

• Personal care
• Daily living assistance
• Community access
• Overnight supports
• Capacity building
• Support to clients to effectively regulate emotional and behavioural distress through positive behavior support
• Quality progress notes
• Detailed incident reports

About you

You will be a dedicated and caring person with a professional and supportive approach to disability support.

With excellent communication skills, and a focus on truly understanding client needs and desires, you will provide the right support for each client.

Remaining calm and professional in stressful situations, you will implement behaviour support plans that promote the well-being of all involved.

What we require

• The legal right to work in Australia
• NDIS Worker Screening Check- Or willing to apply upon acceptance
• A valid driver's license
• Working with Children Clearance
• National Police Clearance
• Mandatory NDIS worker training modules
• Two current professional references

Why work with us?

Grow Together Supports is quickly becoming a preferred provider for people living with disability in Melbourne’s Outer East. We have a dedicated team of skilled support workers and a supportive management team committed to welcoming the right candidates to our growing organisation.

We place equal importance on supporting both our clients and our staff. We understand the value of the work you do and are committed to providing the support, guidance, and resources you need to deliver exceptional outcomes for your clients.

About us

Grow Together Supports is a fast-growing NDIS provider based in Melbourne’s Outer East. Founded by a small group of passionate and caring professionals who have worked together for almost 20 years, we were brought together by a shared belief that personalised, properly matched support can have a profoundly positive impact on people’s lives. With a focus not only on our clients, but also family, support staff, and other connected parties, we provide a service that can be relied upon, and trusted.