Disability Support Worker - Bendigo

Incluso Services; Bendigo; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance program

Team bonding events

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Incluso Services is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers for casual roles in Victoria. Join a team dedicated to helping participants live independently, access community activities, and achieve meaningful goals with dignity and respect.

Ideal candidates hold a Certificate III in Individual Support/Disability, demonstrate strong communication, resilience, and teamwork, and are committed to inclusive, person-centred care across diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support and community-based settings.
• Knowledge of person-centred care and safety.
• Capable of supporting mobility and daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day community support to help participants live safely and independently.
• Assist with personal care routines including hygiene, dressing, and mobility support.
• Support meal prep and domestic tasks to promote health and daily living skills.
• Provide transport and social support to access activities, appointments and connections.
• Encourage personal development and goal achievement, tailoring support to preferences.
• Build trusting relationships to understand needs and deliver person-centered care.
• Empower individuals to make choices, develop skills, pursue what matters most.

Skills

Disability support

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Patience

Initiative

Mobility assistance

Team collaboration

Inclusion advocacy

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support/Disability

Job description

Are you ready to join Australia’s newest service provider that puts both participants and staff first?

Be part of the Incluso Service journey, where we are aiming to become Australia’s leading service provider in accommodation, respite, and support services.

At Incluso Services we are focused on “Building the World that we Want” and as such, ensuring that people with a disability are well cared for and can access high quality community engagement services. Our mission is to help people with a disability and their families to be more independent and have greater choice and control over their quality of life.

We’re excited that we are looking to expand our team and we’re on the hunt for great Support Workers to join us on a casual basis.

The Role

We’re on the lookout for experienced, reliable, dedicated, compassionate, and empathetic Disability Support Workers to join us in a casual role, making a difference by supporting our participants in reaching their aspirations and leading fulfilling lives.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day support within the community, helping participants live safely, independently, and with dignity.
• Assist with personal care routines, including hygiene, dressing, and mobility support.
• Support with meal preparation and domestic tasks to promote health and daily living skills.
• Offer transport and social support, helping participants access community activities, appointments, and social connections.
• Encourage personal development and goal achievement, tailoring support to individual preferences and aspirations.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with participants to better understand their needs and deliver people-centered care.
• Empower individuals to make choices, develop skills, and pursue what matters most to them.

What You'll Bring

• A genuine passion for supporting people with disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Empathy, compassion, and emotional resilience, with the ability to build trusting relationships
• Adaptability and patience, especially when responding to complex needs, behavioural challenges, or evolving care requirements.
• Strong ability to decision make and take initiative in challenging environments.
• Experience in caring for youth is highly desirable.
• Ideal experience in mobility assistance, and promoting daily living skills, always delivered with respect and professionalism.
• An understanding of the importance of inclusion, independence, and empowerment for people with disabilities, and a commitment to supporting their goals.
• Physical aptitude and reliability, enabling you to assist with manual handling, transportation, and active engagement in recreational or community activities.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, working as part of a team to deliver high-quality support and continuously improve outcomes.

What We Would Like You To Have

• Authorised to work in Victoria.
• Valid Victorian Driver License
• An understanding of the NDIS, disability, and community services sector
• Certificate III Individual Support/Disability or studying towards the qualification will be highly regarded for these positions.
• Minimum 2-year industry experience
• Ability to actively navigate and adapt to change.
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening CheckFirst Aid/CPR Certificate

Benefits

• We offer an Employee Assistance Program for support and because time out is so important.
• We believe in working hard and playing hard, and foster team bonding through a variety of events that help you connect with your colleagues outside of work.
• We offer flexible work arrangements, with both casual and part-time options to support your work-life balance.

When you join Incluso Services, you know you are joining an organisation that is driven by our values and innovation. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we embrace our individual talents, and our differences. We encourage applications from people of all ages, disabilities, LGBTQI, Indigenous people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.