Disability Support Worker

seek.com.au; Geelong; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking passionate Disability Support Workers to provide person-centred care across Geelong and surrounds. Immediate start available for experienced candidates who can handle complex needs, including behaviours of concern and work with children.

You will perform personal care, meal prep, mobility support, medication assistance, and daily routines, following care plans with a calm, respectful approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Disability Support Worker.
• Manual Handling training and practical experience.
• Experience supporting people with behaviours of concern.
• Comfortable working with children.

Responsibilities

• Personal care, including toileting and showering assistance.
• Meal preparation, cooking and cleaning.
• Community access and engagement.
• Manual handling and mobility support.
• Medication assistance.
• Supporting daily routines and activities.
• Providing emotional and social support.
• Following individual care plans and support strategies.
• Supporting clients with behaviours of concern in a calm, professional and person-centred manner.

Skills

Disability Support

3+ years experience

Behaviour of concern handling

Manual Handling

Job description

Disability Support Workers – Geelong and surrounds | shifts available between 8am–8pm | Immediate Start

We are seeking a passionate, experienced and reliable Disability Support Workers (DSW) to provide high-quality, person-centred support to our clients across Bannockburn and Inverleigh.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DSW who confident working with complex support needs is, behaviours of concern and children.

The Opportunity

• Location: Geelong and surrounds
• Shifts:between 8am and 8pm
• Start: Immediate start preferred
• Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience as a Disability Support Worker
• Manual Handling: Current Manual Handling training and practical experience required
• Specialist experience: Experience supporting people with behaviours of concern is essential
• Client group: Must be comfortable and confident working with children

Your Responsibilities

Depending on the client's individual needs, your duties may include:

• Personal care, including toileting and showering assistance
• Meal preparation, cooking and cleaning
• Community access and engagement
• Manual handling and mobility support
• Medication assistance
• Supporting daily routines and activities
• Providing emotional and social support
• Following individual care plans and support strategies
• Supporting clients with behaviours of concern in a calm, professional and person-centred manner

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

• An experienced Disability Support Worker with 3+ years' experience
• Confident supporting clients with complex needs
• Experienced working with behaviours of concern
• Comfortable working with children
• Trained and experienced in Manual Handling
• Enthusiastic, reliable and compassionate
• Strong in person-centred care
• Patient, calm and confident in challenging situations

Make a Difference

If you're an experienced DSW who is passionate about providing high-quality support and confident working with complex needs and behaviours of concern, we'd love to hear from you.