Disability Support Worker - Caroline Springs

Nextt-Group-Pty-Lt; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 SIL environment

Inactive sleepover shifts

Casual and part-time opportunities

In-home support

Job summary

Nextt is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to support a gentleman in his 60s at Caroline Springs, providing personal care and daily living routines within a home and 24/7 SIL setting.

You’ll build trust through calm, respectful communication and help the participant engage in community activities, with a focus on independence and safety. Casual and part-time shifts with inactive sleepover options are available.

Qualifications

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Experience with manual handling and medication assistance.
• Experience supporting people with psychosocial disabilities is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support with personal care and daily living routines.
• Support community participation, outings and meaningful activities.
• Encourage independence and choice at the participant’s pace.
• Maintain predictable routines and use clear, simple communication.
• Use visual prompts and allow processing time.
• Follow the Behaviour Support Plan and all relevant support plans.
• Complete progress notes and communicate with the wider team.
• Collaborate with the team to provide safe, reliable support.

Skills

NDIS Screening

WWCC

Driver’s Licence

Vehicle Insurance

NDIS Orientation

First Aid/CPR

Manual Handling

Experience with psychosocial

Job description

Disability Support Worker - Caroline Springs

Disability Support Worker | Nextt Casual and Part-Time Opportunities

24/7 SIL (Supported Independent Living) with inactive sleepover

Make a meaningful difference with Nextt Nextt is seeking compassionate, patient and reliable Disability Support Workers to support a gentleman in his 60s to build independence, maintain daily routines and enjoy meaningful activities at home and in the community.

We’re looking for workers who bring a calm, consistent and respectful approach to support, understand the importance of building trust, and can adapt their communication to meet individual needs.

About the Role You’ll provide person-centred support with personal care, daily living routines, community access and developing independence. Building a positive relationship is essential, as is creating a safe and predictable environment where the participant feels respected and supported to make choices.

The participant enjoys gardening, bus trips, visiting Bunnings and Officeworks, crafts, music and organising items. You’ll encourage participation in these interests while supporting daily routines and personal goals at a comfortable pace.

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living routines.
• Support community participation, outings and meaningful activities.
• Encourage independence, confidence and choice at the participant’s pace.
• Maintain predictable routines and use clear, simple communication.
• Use visual prompts where appropriate and allow adequate processing time.
• Recognise signs of distress and implement proactive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies.
• Respect the participant’s personal space, belongings and individual preferences.
• Follow the participant’s Behaviour Support Plan (BSP) and all relevant support plans.
• Complete accurate progress notes and communicate consistently with the wider team.
• Complete participant-specific BSP training and maintain a consistent approach across shifts.
• Work collaboratively with the team to provide safe, reliable and consistent support.

About You: You’re a calm, patient and empathetic support worker who understands that building trust takes time. You can remain composed in challenging situations, respect personal boundaries and encourage participation without applying unnecessary pressure.

Experience supporting people with autism, intellectual disability, OCD, anxiety and behaviours of concern will be highly regarded. Experience supporting people who display collecting or hoarding behaviours or who may be reluctant to engage in personal care is also valuable.

You’ll be confident recognising early signs of distress and responding appropriately to behaviours that may include yelling, verbal threats, grabbing, hitting, kicking or property damage. You understand the importance of following individualised behaviour support strategies, maintaining safety and seeking guidance when required.

The Right Person Will:

• Communicate clearly using short instructions and visual prompts where appropriate.
• Allow time for the participant to process information without repeated prompting.
• Offer choices and encourage independence while respecting the participant’s decisions.
• Maintain patience, consistency and professionalism, including during challenging situations.
• Understand the importance of proactive support and appropriate de-escalation techniques.
• Respect the participant’s personal space, belongings and established routines.
• Work collaboratively with the team and follow individualised support plans.
• Demonstrate flexibility and availability to cover shifts as required.

What You’ll Need: To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
• Completed NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Experience with manual handling and medication assistance.
• Comfort working in environments where animals may be present.

Experience supporting people with psychosocial disabilities is highly regarded.

Employment Opportunities Casual and part-time opportunities are available within a 24/7 Supported Independent Living (SIL) environment, including inactive sleepover shifts.

Flexibility and availability to cover shifts as required will be highly regarded.

Pay Rates E3.1 Casual – In-Home & SIL | SCHADS Award

• Monday–Friday: $36.81 per hour
• Afternoon: $40.49 per hour
• Active Night: $41.23 per hour
• Saturday: $51.54 per hour
• Sunday: $66.26 per hour
• Public Holiday: $80.99 per hour