Disability Support Worker

JC Care Pty; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and allowances

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Supportive and inclusive team

Flexible work arrangements

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

JC Care Pty is seeking a passionate disability support worker to join our Clyde North team. This casual role offers 1:1 support with participants, mainly assisting with domestic tasks and community participation, and an 8.5-hour Saturday shift from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.

You will work closely with participants to develop personalised support plans, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with the care team to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Disability, Community Services, or related field.
• Experience in person-centred care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient and flexible approach.
• Valid driver’s licence (desirable).
• Understanding of legislation and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assisting participants with daily living activities such as personal care and household tasks.
• Accompanying participants to access community services and activities.
• Developing and implementing individualised support plans.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Collaborating with the care team to coordinate service delivery.

Skills

Disability support

1:1 care

Communication

Documentation

Education

Certificate III in Disability

Certificate IV in Disability

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced, young male (mid twenties max), disability support worker to join our team at JC Care in Clyde North VIC. As a casual Disability Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing personalised care and support to our lovely participants, at a 1:1 support ratio. The role will involve mostly assistance with domestic assistance and community participation/ transport.

8.5 hours. Saturday morning 9 am - 5:30 pm

What you'll be doing

Assisting participants with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks

Accompanying and supporting participants to access community services, social and recreational activities

Developing and implementing individualised support plans to meet each participant's unique needs and goals

Maintaining accurate records and documentation to ensure the highest standards of care

Collaborating with the broader care team to coordinate seamless service delivery

What we're looking for

A Certificate III or IV in Disability, Community Services, or a related field

Demonstrated experience in providing person-centred care and support to individuals with a range of disabilities

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with participants

A compassionate, patient and flexible approach to ensure the best possible outcomes for our participants

A valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle (desirable)

An understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, and industry best practices

What we offer

Competitive pay and allowances

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

A supportive and inclusive team environment

Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

Access to employee wellness and wellbeing initiatives

About us

JC Care is a leading provider of disability and aged care services. With a strong focus on person-centred care, we are dedicated to empowering our participants to live their best lives. Our team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals work collaboratively to deliver tailored support that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the individuals and communities we serve.