Disability Support Worker

Newly By Healthcarelink By Healthcarelink; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

Paid training

Supportive team

Insurance coverage

Long service leave

Job summary

Newly By Healthcarelink By Healthcarelink in Melbourne is seeking dedicated disability support workers to help people with disabilities live independently. You will provide personal care, social support, and domestic assistance across shifts, with a focus on safety and dignity.

We value flexibility, ongoing training, and fair pay. Eligible applicants will have full Australian work rights, a valid driver’s licence, and background checks.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Disability (Cert III or IV) and full Australian work rights.
• 2+ doses of Covid-19 vaccinations.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and National Police Check within last 24 months.
• First Aid and Working With Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Personal care
• Social support
• Domestic assistance
• Manual Handling

Skills

Empathy

Communication

People skills

Education

Cert III/IV in Disability

Full Australian work rights

2+ Covid-19 vaccinations

Australian Drivers Licence

National Police Check (last 24 months)

NDIS Worker Screening Check

First Aid

Working With Children Check

Job description

• About Us

  We are a community for people with disability and their families, anywhere in Australia, to find, hire and manage local support workers who fit their needs and share their interests. We are growing ourcommunity nationally, so now is the perfect time to join the team.Whether its support with personal care, getting to work or catching a footy game, we give individuals the tools and technology to pursue a good life on their own terms - a life of choice, independence and control.

  Duties and Responsibilities

  • Personal care
  • Social support
  • Domestic assistance
  • Manual Handling

  Essential Qualification

  • Full Australian Work Rights
  • Relevant qualifications in Disability or any equivalent (Cert III or IV)
  • 2+ doses of Covid-19 Vaccinations
  • Australian Drivers License
  • National Police Check (issued in last 24 months)
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • First Aid
  • Working With Children Check
  • Experience (2+ years preferable)

  Benefits

  We truly care for and invest in our support workers. Through employment, training, great pay, and ongoing support, We are committed to delivering the best support possible for people with disability.

  • Flexibility and work-life balance: Work the hours you choose, accepting support shifts that fit within your schedule.
  • Fair Pay: We followthe disability services industrial award, which means pay rates are guaranteed and determined annually. Our pay covers penalty rates for higher wages when working nights, weekends, or public holidays, as well as overtime. We also pay superannuation and long service leave (where applicable) to support the long-term financial security of our workers. A current chart of the pay rates will be discussed.
  • All care: Taking care of our employees ensures that they can do their best work. We provide paid training for support workers to access learning opportunities and develop their skills. Plus there are extra opportunities like support worker conferences and other events.
  • Full responsibility: Our support workers have access to a suite of insurances covering all shifts worked on, including workers' compensation. We have a dedicated employee support team to help our employees get the most out of their job, and 24/7 incident response if anything unexpected happens on shift. We take responsibility for working conditions and employee wellbeing.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities: Paid training for a quality disability support workforce. We payworkers for essential and specialised training.