Disability Support Worker

RGIT Australia; Newborough; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Disability Connect Victoria in Newborough, Victoria is seeking 2 reliable Disability Support Workers to join our team. The roles involve personal care, manual handling and using a gantry hoist, with ongoing shifts and casual, temporary contracts.

We value respectful, person-centred support that promotes independence and dignity, with documentation and teamwork to ensure quality care for participants under an individual support plan.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care and daily living support.
• Experience with manual handling and transfers.
• Experience using gantry hoist or similar equipment.
• Eligible to work in Australia with working rights.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and daily living support.
• Manual handling and transfers.
• Using a gantry hoist safely.
• Supporting the participant per their support plan.
• Promoting independence, choice and dignity.
• Completing progress notes and documentation.
• Communicating with the participant, their family and support team.

Skills

Personal care

Manual handling

Gantry hoist operation

Reliability

Teamwork

Person-centred care

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support/Disability

Job description

Newborough, Victoria 3825, Australia A$35 - A$48

Casual Temporary 1-6 Months Experience

Description

Disability Support Workers

Disability Connect Victoria is seeking 2 reliable and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team in Newborough.

We are looking for workers who are confident providing personal care and manual handling support, including the use of a gantry hoist. This role is suited to people who can provide respectful, person-centred support while promoting choice, dignity and independence.

Available Shifts

The roster consists of approximately two 2.5-hour shifts each day:

• Morning shifts
• Evening shifts
• Approximately 5 hours of support available per day
• Ongoing shifts across the week

Availability across mornings and evenings will be highly regarded.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care and daily living support
• Manual handling and transfers
• Using a gantry hoist safely
• Supporting the participant in line with their individual support plan
• Promoting independence, choice and dignity
• Completing accurate progress notes and documentation
• Communicating effectively with the participant, their family and support team

About You

We are looking for applicants who have:

• Experience providing personal care
• Experience with manual handling and transfers
• Experience using a gantry hoist or similar equipment
• A reliable and consistent approach to shifts
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A respectful and person-centred approach to disability support

Mandatory Requirements

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability or a related qualification
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid and CPR
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Evidence of Australian working rights

Why Join Disability Connect Victoria?

• Permanent part-time and casual opportunities available
• Regular morning and evening shifts
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to build consistent hours with an established participant

Company Overview

Integrity, Respect, Passion, Wellbeing and Inclusive are the drivers for everything we do at DCVic. We take pride in our committed, passionate, caring and professional staff and our Team stands united in delivering the best quality care outcomes for each and every client.