Disability Support Worker

Carer's Network; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Meaningful work

Supportive culture

Stable casual work

Job summary

Carer’s Network is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to cover Bayside areas (Mentone, Mordialloc, Bayside). You will deliver NDIS-funded support programs, assist with daily living, and enable participant independence in home and community settings.

Applicants must have Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), a current Victorian Driver’s Licence and relevant certificates. This casual role offers flexibility and meaningful, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is required.
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence and a reliable vehicle are essential.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid (HLTAID011), and CPR (HLTAID009) are mandatory prior to commencement.
• Experience: 1 year of delivering NDIS-funded supports preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support.
• Help participants achieve their NDIS goals.
• Facilitate community access and social participation.
• Support daily living activities to promote independence.
• Build respectful, trusting relationships with participants.
• Encourage confidence and personal choice.
• Collaborate with families and other health professionals.

Skills

Person-centred care

Reliable

Communication

Independence support

Adaptability

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Job description

Full job description

Disability Support Workers (Experienced) – Mentone, Mordialloc & Bayside Areas

Location: Bayside, Mentone, Mordialloc

Pay Rate: AU$36.81 – AU$37.95 per hour

Job Type: Casual

Make a difference. Build connections. Be part of something meaningful.

Are you an experienced NDIS Support Worker who is passionate about helping people live their best lives?We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and compassionate support workers to join our team. In this role, you will deliver vital, NDIS-funded support programs across the Bayside area. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a genuine difference, support participant independence, and help individuals achieve their unique goals.

About Us Carer’s Network is a local, family-owned business built on a simple philosophy: “Big enough to help you, small enough to care.” We are dedicated to helping older Australians and NDIS participants live independently at home.We envision a future where all our clients feel empowered to live their best lives. By tailoring our home support services to each individual's unique needs, we make that vision a reality every day.

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-Driven Work: Engage in meaningful support where you can see the direct, positive impact of your care.
• Great Culture: Work within a highly supportive, professional, and collaborative team environment.
• Stability: Enjoy consistent opportunities for ongoing, secure work.
• Flexibility: Benefit from flexible working arrangements tailored to fit your lifestyle.
• Dynamic Days: Experience a diverse variety of day-to-day tasks and participant interactions.
• Fulfilling Relationships: Build strong, rewarding, and lasting connections with our participants.

What You’ll Be Doing

Depending on each participant’s individual needs, your day-to-day role may include:

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care and support
• Empowering participants to achieve their specific NDIS goals
• Facilitating community access and social participation
• Supporting daily living activities to promote independence
• Building positive, respectful, and trusting relationships with participants
• Encouraging confidence, personal choice, and greater autonomy
• Working collaboratively with families, primary carers, and other allied health professionals

Essential Criteria & Qualifications

• Qualifications:Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability stream).
• Licence:Current Victorian Driver’s Licence and a reliable vehicle are strictly essential.
• Experience:Minimum 1 year of experience delivering NDIS-funded disability supports is preferred.
• Mandatory Certificates(Required prior to commencement):
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC)
• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)
• Current CPR (HLTAID009)

What We’re Looking For

We want to hear from dedicated professionals who are:

• Values-Driven: Passionate about supporting people with a disability, with a strong commitment to person-centred care.
• Reliable: Dependable, professional, and punctual.
• Excellent Communicators: Able to connect effectively with participants and their support networks.
• Characteristics: Respectful, patient, and deeply compassionate.
• Adaptable: Confident working independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Come and be part of a team where your work truly matters.

Please Note: No sponsorship available

Carer’s Network is dedicated to attracting and developing our people. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for roles in our organisation, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $36.81 – $37.95 per hour

Experience: support worker: 1 year (Preferred)

• NDIS Worker Screen Check (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)First Aid Certification (Required)
• Victorian Driver Licence (Required)
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability stream) (Required)

Work Authorisation: Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person