Disability Support Worker

The Inclusion Way; Geelong; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inclusion Way, based in Geelong, is seeking caring Disability Support Workers to deliver safe, personalised programmes for children and young adults, helping them learn life skills and participate in their communities.

You will provide in-home support during morning and evening routines, assist with personal care, meals and daily living tasks, and collaborate with families and our broader support team. Training and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Empathetic, reliable and values-driven individuals.
• Experience in disability, youth, or community support preferred but not essential.
• Current clearances: NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid/CPR, WWC.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with centre and community activities and personalised care at home.
• Direct care including personal care, meal preparation and daily living tasks.
• Identify and manage risks to participants' health, safety and wellbeing.
• Follow policies and complete administrative tasks and daily reporting.

Skills

Empathy

Reliability

Values-driven

Job description

Operating in the Greater Geelong region, The Inclusion Way provides evidence & research based disability support services for children, teenagers and young adults to help them develop life-long skills which assist them with day-to-day tasks.

Vision

We strive to create a safe, inclusive & fun community to support the social, physical and emotional needs of our clients and team.

Mission

With early intervention & individualized support, we want our clients to develop lifelong skills to assist them in their day to day tasks. We envision our clients to be included, welcomed and actively involved within their local communities.

About the Role

The Inclusion Way is seeking caring and motivated Disability Support Workers to join our growing team. Disability Support Workers deliver safe, personalized and inclusive programmes which allow NDIS participants predominantly aged between 4 and 25 years old to learn & develop life-skills and fully participate in the community.

What You'll Be Doing

Providing in-home support during morning and evening routines (before and after school/work hours).

Assisting participants with personal care, meal preparation, and daily living tasks.

Promoting independence, wellbeing, and community participation.

Working collaboratively with families and our broader support team.

Why Join The Inclusion Way?

Enjoy flexibility with the potential to transition into permanent contracted hours across our locations.

Be part of a positive, professional, and inclusive team that genuinely values your contribution.

Ongoing training, support, and career growth opportunities.

Make a meaningful difference every day in the lives of children and young people.

What We're Looking For

Empathetic, reliable, and values-driven individuals.

Experience in disability, youth, or community support (preferred but not essential).

Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid, CPR, and Working with Children Check.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Assisting with centre and community based group activities and excursions & personalised care at home.

Providing direct care to individuals e.g. personal care, medication administration, meal preparation & assistance.

Considering and managing risks to the health, safety & wellbeing of participants.

Following organisational policies and procedures including completion of administrative tasks.

Communicating & liaising with other staff and reporting to team leaders daily.

What we offer

The opportunity to positively influence the lives of our participants at home and in the community.

Full training provided.

Fun, inclusive & supportive work environment.