Disability Support Worker: Complex Care & Advocacy

One Doorway; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Monthly recognition and awards

Values-driven team environment

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

One Doorway, based in Victoria, seeks a committed Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred care in clients' homes. You will support daily living activities and contribute to a safe, respectful environment.

Responsibilities include managing complex care needs such as tracheostomy care and PEG feeding, advocating for participants, and collaborating with families and the care team to optimise outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communications skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, families and stakeholders.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities and complex needs preferred.
• Willingness to work in home-based care settings with a person-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred care and daily living tasks based on individual plans.
• Provide complex care as required (e.g., PEG feeding, tracheostomy care, epilepsy management).
• Advocate for participants and empower them through choice and independence.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, families and other stakeholders.
• Operate within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, dignified support.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship building

Patient and flexible

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent

Job description

One Doorway, based in Victoria, seeks a committed Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred care in clients' homes. You will support daily living activities and contribute to a safe, respectful environment.

Responsibilities include managing complex care needs such as tracheostomy care and PEG feeding, advocating for participants, and collaborating with families and the care team to optimise outcomes.