Disability Support Worker

Ageing Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible rostering

Comprehensive training

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Ageing Australia is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker for the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. You will provide person-centred care in home and community settings, supporting people with diverse disabilities and complex needs while building trust and promoting independence.

The role offers casual hours, immediate start, and comprehensive training within a supportive team culture focused on wellbeing and ongoing skill development.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability, aged care or nursing support roles.
• Qualified to work with complex care needs and behaviour support.
• Current Police Check and Working With Children Check in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support including transfers and hygiene.
• Meal preparation and domestic tasks to maintain a safe home environment.
• Support for complex needs such as dementia, brain injury and mental health.
• Safe operation of hoists and assistance with medication within scope.
• Deliver person-centred supports and promote independence in community settings.
• Accurate record-keeping and collaborative care planning with the team.

Skills

Adaptability

Mental Health

Traumatic Brain Injury

Customer Relationship Management

Care Planning

Clinical Works

Communication Skills

Cooking Skills

Disability Support

Records Management

English

Administration of Medications

Nursing

Well-being and Personal Care

Machine Safety

Dementia (Professional Expertise)

Receptivity

Education

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma in Disability

Aged Care

Community Services

Assistant in Nursing

Tools

Hoist

Job description

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Skills Required: Adaptability Mental Health Traumatic Brain Injury Customer Relationship Management Care Planning Clinical Works Communication Skills Cooking Skills Disability Support Records Management English Child Care Administration of Medications Nursing Well-being and Personal Care Machine Safety Nursing Home Care Friendliness Complex Care Administrative Operations Team Working Hard Work and Dedication Self Motivation Hoisting Skills Dementia (Professional Expertise) Receptivity

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.

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