Disability Support Worker

GuidedHR; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Flexible shifts

Supportive team

Job summary

Social Footprints Disability Services Pty Ltd is seeking a casual in-home support worker in Melbourne. You will provide one-on-one support to an adult client in their home and community, helping with daily living tasks and progressing toward NDIS goals.

You’ll work with warmth and patience, encouraging independence, assisting with meals, transport, routines and light household tasks. First aid/CPR and an NDIS Worker Screening Check are helpful; weekend shifts may occur with weekday daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting adults with disability, ideally including behaviours of concern.
• Patience and collaborative approach to care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with participants and families.

Responsibilities

• Support participants to develop daily living skills and routines.
• Assist with meals planning and preparation, transport, and light chores.
• Provide one-on-one support in home and community to progress NDIs goals.

Skills

Compassionate care

Person-centred approach

Active listening

Team collaboration

Job description

At Social Footprints Disability Services Pty Ltd, our mission is to deliver compassionate, high-quality support to individuals living with disabilities, as well as their families and support networks. Our vision is to create a world where disability is not a barrier to experiencing all that life has to offer.

The opportunity

This is a new casual role providing one-on-one support to an adult in their home and community. You'll help with everyday tasks such as meals, errands and routines, and support them to work toward their NDIS goals.

As you get to know the person you support, you'll see them build confidence and independence over time.

What you'll do

• Support participants to develop daily living skills and establish consistent routines
• Assist with household tasks, including cleaning and home organisation
• Support participants with meal planning and preparation
• Provide transport for appointments, errands and community activities
• Use a collaborative, person-centred approach to encourage participants to complete tasks
• Support participants to work toward their goals in their NDIS plans

About you

You're warm, upbeat and resilient: a natural self-starter who brings energy, encouragement and a can-do attitude to every shift. Formal qualifications aren't essential; personality and attitude matter most.

• Experience supporting adults with disability, ideally including behaviours of concern
• You encourage and collaborate, rather than waiting to be told what to do or pushing too hard
• Patience with communication: some participants take time to understand, and that gets easier as you get to know them

You'll need:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain one)
• Full driver's licence and a registered, comprehensively insured car
• First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain

What we offer

At Social Footprints, we value our support workers and the difference they make. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

• Travel reimbursement allowance in line with the SCHADS Award
• Predominantly weekday daytime shifts, with occasional weekend work (4-hour shifts)
• Consistent one-on-one support with the same participant, so you build a genuine relationship rather than working random rostered shifts
• A small, supportive team with direct access to leadership

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.