Disability Support Worker

Aust Ltd; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Purchased leave

Employee assistance program

Exclusive benefits platform

Job summary

Scope in Bendigo is seeking a Disability Support Worker to join our Supported Independent Living team. You will support customers living with physical disabilities, promoting independence and person-centered care in home and community settings.

You will assist with daily living tasks, personal care, meal prep, medication support, and behavioural support. Flexibility for various shifts, including sleepovers, is expected.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Working with Children Check.
• First Aid and CPR.
• Full VIC Driver’s licence.
• International Police Check if you have lived or worked overseas for more than one year in the last ten years.

Responsibilities

• Support a diverse range of customers living with physical disabilities.
• Provide person-centred support that empowers customers to make choices and maintain independence.
• Assist customers with daily living activities at home and in the community, including personal care, meal preparation, medication support and behaviour support.
• Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Be flexible and available to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and sleepover shifts.

Job description

Disability Support Worker – Bendigo [Supported Independent Living]

At Scope, we celebrate people.

This is not just for our customers, but also for our people. That's why we're seeking people like you. People who are passionate about creating meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive.

Join our Bendigo Supported Independent Living teams and play a valued role in supporting customers to achieve their goals, build independence, and live fulfilling lives in their community.

If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs, please email [e-mail].

Position Details

• Position: Disability Support Worker
• Employment Type: Fixed Term Part-Time (6 Months)
• Location: Bendigo, VIC
• Hours: Approximately 40 to 60 hours per fortnight

About The Role

• Support a diverse range of customers living with physical disabilities.
• Provide person-centred support that empowers customers to make choices and maintain independence in their daily lives.
• Assist customers with daily living activities both at home and in the community, including personal care, meal preparation and assistance, medication support, and behaviour support.
• Demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Be flexible and available to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and sleepover shifts.

You Must Have Or Be Willing To Obtain

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid and CPR
• Full VIC Driver’s licence
• International Police Check if you have lived or worked overseas for more than one (1) year within the last ten years

To Recognise The Contribution, You Make To The Lives Of Our Customer, We Offer a Competitive Remuneration Package That Includes Options For

• Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per year tax free in addition to your standard tax-free threshold for salary)
• Purchased Leave Scheme (gives you the opportunity to purchase up to four weeks additional leave on top of your existing four-week Annual Leave entitlement)
• Employee Assistance Program (free confidential support and advice for workplace and personal issues)
• Access to an exclusive benefits platform with access to cashback, vouchers, and discounts to over 500 popular retailers covering groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing and so much more.

At Scope, we pride ourselves on collaborating with our people. We’re dedicated to your continuous training and development as we are continuing to expand, not only within Victoria but also across Australia.

Your journey will commence with a paid, thorough orientation and you have the opportunity for a diverse career pathway. We have a team committed to helping you nurture your potential and grow your career with our training and development programs.

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Scope (Aust) is a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.