Disability Support Worker

Empower Care Coordinator Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower Care Coordinator Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to assist participants with personal care, school pickups and community access. You will work with individuals to promote choice, independence and safety, in a friendly, inclusive team environment.

The role requires manual handling, seizure awareness, excellent English communication and a willingness to work weekends and early starts.

Qualifications

• Experience with personal care and manual handling.
• Current manual handling certification is required
• Knowledge of seizure management
• Basic awareness level of seizure management knowledge is required
• Strong communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English to ensure clear and safe care
• A willingness to work weekends and early starts
• Experience supporting participants with complex care needs
• We welcome applicants who have a strong understanding of Australian culture and communication styles, who can build comfortable, trusting relationships with our participants and their families.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily activities
• Support school pickup and drop-off and community access
• Promote independence and safety for participants
• Work a mix of morning and afternoon shifts

Skills

Disability support

Manual handling

Communication skills

English fluency

Weekend availability

First aid

Education

Certificate III in Disability Support

Job description

Job Description: Personal Care - School pickup; school drop off and community access.

About Us:

Empower Care Coordinator is a NDIS Registered Service provider with a team of over 15 years industry knowledge and experience.

We're a supportive, vibrant team with integrity, inclusion, respect and empowerment.

We are seeking the right experienced Disability Support Worker who is passionate about helping people live meaningful and fulfilling lives as we continue to expand.

About the Role:

We're looking for caring and capable Disability Support Workers who can assist & support our participants live their lives with choice, control , independence and confidence.
This rewarding role includes a mix of morning and afternoon shifts.

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

Experience with personal care and manual handling

Current manual handling certification is required

Knowledge of seizure management

Basic awareness level of seizure management knowledge is required

Strong communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English to ensure clear and safe care

A willingness to work weekends and early starts

Experience supporting participants with complex care needs

Certificate III and current first aid certification are required

We welcome applicants who have a strong understanding of Australian culture and communication styles, who can build comfortable, trusting relationships with our participants and their families.

Empower Care Coordinator is seeking a motivated, compassionate and reliable Support Worker to join our team.