Disability Support Worker

MyPeople Disability and Support; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Kilometre reimbursement

Training and development

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Meaningful work

Job summary

MyPeople Disability and Support is seeking reliable Disability Support Workers across Preston VIC 3072 and surrounds to provide ongoing support for NDIS participants in home and community settings.

We offer shifts and schedules that vary by participant, with opportunities for ongoing casual and permanent part-time roles, tailored to your availability and area of preference.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in disability support, aged care, or related field.
• Current First Aid/CPR certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Reliable transport and valid driver’s licence.
• NDIS experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Personal care, including showering, dressing and grooming.
• Assistance with daily living tasks and domestic care.
• Community access — supporting appointments, outings and activities.
• Meal preparation.
• Support with daily planning and budgeting.
• Transport to and from appointments and activities.
• Companionship and social support.
• Help participants build skills and independence per care plan.

Skills

Reliability & punctuality

Disability support experience

Aged care experience

Independent in home & community

Friendly & professional

Privacy & respect

Adaptability

Job description

MyPeople Disability and Support – Preston VIC

Location: Preston VIC 3072 and surrounds

We are seeking reliable and experienced Disability Support Workers across Preston VIC 3072 (and surrounds) and the surrounding areas to provide ongoing support for our NDIS participants.

We have ongoing work available across a range of locations, with hours and schedules varying by participant. Shifts and support types vary depending on individual needs, and we will match you with work that suits your availability, skills and preferred area.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is compassionate, reliable and professional, and enjoys making a genuine difference in the lives of people within the disability sector.

• Personal care, including showering, dressing and grooming


• Assistance with daily living tasks and domestic assistance


• Community access — supporting participants to attend appointments, social outings and activities


• Assistance with meal preparation


• Support with daily planning, decision-making and budgeting


• Transport assistance to and from appointments and activities


• Companionship and social support


• Assisting participants to build skills and independence in line with their goals


• All tasks are performed in line with the participant's preferences, routine and care plan, with the focus on supporting their independence wherever possible.

About you

• Reliable and punctual


• Experienced in disability support, aged care, or a related field


• Comfortable working independently in a participant's home and community


• Friendly, respectful and professional


• Respectful of participant choice, control and privacy


• Able to remain calm and adaptable in a range of situations


• Available for ongoing work

Requirements

• Previous experience in disability support, aged care, nursing or a related field highly desirable


• Full Australian working rights


• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one


• Current First Aid and CPR certificate, or willingness to obtain


• Reliable transport and current driver's licence


• Experience working with NDIS participants is highly desirable. If you also have cleaning or domestic assistance experience, there may be opportunities for additional hours.

WHY WORK WITH US

• Paid travel time and kilometre reimbursement between shifts


• Ongoing casual and permanent part-time opportunities


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Internal career progression opportunities


• A supportive, friendly and collaborative team environment


• Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference in participants' lives

Job summary

Make a real difference — join our team providing disability support services to NDIS participants across Australia

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.