Disability Support Worker

Path 2 Life Care Pty; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Community engagement initiatives

Job summary

Path 2 Life Care Pty is seeking a motivated Support Worker to provide group-based and 1:1 in-home/community supports. You’ll facilitate activities, encourage participation, and tailor support to each participant’s goals in a positive, inclusive environment.

You’ll demonstrate initiative, leadership, and strong communication to help participants build independence and social connections within group and community settings.

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid and Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Legal right to work in Australia.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car.
• NDIS/disability support experience preferred.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support participants in group activities and social programs, encourage participation.
• Provide 1:1 community and in-home supports tailored to goals.
• Facilitate recreational, social, and skill-building activities promoting independence.
• Assist with community access, outings, appointments, and social activities.
• Support light domestic tasks and occasional personal care.
• Encourage inclusion and respectful communication.
• Maintain professional documentation and communication with the team.
• Demonstrate initiative and leadership in supporting daily activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Facilitation

Community engagement

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

CPR/First Aid

Tools

Driver’s license

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and engaging Support Worker to provide supports both in group-based programs and through individual 1:1 community and in-home supports.

This role requires someone who is confident in facilitating activities, encouraging participation, and creating a positive and inclusive environment, while also being able to provide personalised support tailored to each participant’s goals and needs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, leadership, and strong communication skills, supporting participants to develop independence, build social connections, and engage in meaningful activities both within group settings and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities

• Support participants in group-based activities and social programs, encouraging participation and teamwork.
• Provide 1:1 participant-centred supports in the community and at home.
• Facilitate recreational, social, and skill-building activities that promote confidence and independence.
• Assist with community access, including outings, appointments, and social activities.
• Support participants with light domestic tasks and occasional personal care when required.
• Encourage positive engagement, inclusion, and respectful communication.
• Maintain professional documentation and communication with the support team.
• Demonstrate initiative and leadership in supporting participants’ goals and daily activities.

Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (e.g., CPR, First Aid, Certificate III in Individual Support or similar).
• Legal right to work in Australia.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car.
• Experience in NDIS or disability support roles preferred.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Police National Check and NDIS Worker Screening preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Flexible working hours.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities to be involved in community engagement and social programs.