Disability Support Worker (Complex Care) | SIL in Cranbourne

Cerebral Palsy Support Network; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual employment under the Social and

Ongoing opportunities for growth and发展

Supportive team culture

Meaningful work that positively Impact

Job summary

Cerebral Palsy Support Network is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to join our SIL team in Cranbourne. You will provide person-centered care in a Supported Independent Living home and in the community, supporting a 44-year-old male participant with complex care needs.

Key tasks include personal and manual care, medication support, diabetes management, and facilitating community access. You’ll work within a multidisciplinary team, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Catheter care and wound care expertise.
• Diabetes management for complex care needs.
• Stoma care and complex care knowledge.
• Safe manual handling and transfer techniques.
• Experience in Supported Independent Living environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and physical support.
• Assisting with medication administration.
• Supporting with diabetes management.
• Delivering complex health care supports.
• Supporting community access and social participation.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting.
• Working collaboratively with families and the broader support team.

Skills

Catheter care

Wound care

Diabetes management

Stoma care

Complex care

Manual handling

SIL experience

Job description

Disability Support Worker (Complex Care) | SIL in Cranbourne

CPSN exists tosupport and empowerpeople living with CP and other complex disabilities by providingtailored in-home and independent living support services.

As anot-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in initiatives that advance the rights and opportunities of those we serve. We are a passionate and committed group of people working closely to remain a trusted provider of providing high quality support, information and services to people with cerebral palsy and other complex disabilities, and their families for over 25 years.

About CPSN

CPSN exists tosupport and empowerpeople living with CP and other complex disabilities by providingtailored in-home and independent living support services.

As anot-for-profit organisation, we reinvest in initiatives that advance the rights and opportunities of those we serve. We are a passionate and committed group of people working closely to remain a trusted provider of providing high quality support, information and services to people with cerebral palsy and other complex disabilities, and their families for over 25 years.

Make a Real Difference Every Day

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Disability Support Worker to join our team supporting a new participant in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) home in Cranbourne.

This is an exciting opportunity to support a 44-year-old male participant requiring complex care, physical support, and community access assistance. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping the participant achieve greater independence, safety, and quality of life while working within a supportive team environment.

About the Role

You will provide person-centred support in a SIL environment and within the community, working as part of a multidisciplinary support team. This role will involve both 1:1 and shared support arrangements and may include 2:1 supports where required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing personal care and physical support

• Assisting with medication administration

• Supporting participants with diabetes management

• Delivering complex health care supports

• Supporting community access and social participation

• Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting

• Working collaboratively with participants, families, and the broader support team

Essential Skills & Experience

Applicants must have experience, qualifications, and confidence in:

• Catheter Care

• Wound Care

• Diabetes Management

• Stoma Care

• Complex care and physical support needs

• Safe manual handling and transfer techniques

• Working in Supported Independent Living environments (desirable)

What We're Looking For

You are:

• Caring, reliable, and committed to person-centred support

• Comfortable supporting participants with complex health needs

• Able to work flexible shifts across a 24/7 roster

• A strong communicator with excellent teamwork skills

• Passionate about improving outcomes for people living with disability

What's on Offer?

• Casual employment under the Social and Community Services Award

• Competitive pay rate from $45.28 per hour (base daytime rate)

• Ongoing opportunities for growth and development

• Supportive team culture

• Meaningful work that positively impacts someone's life every day

Essential Compliance requirements:

• NDIS worker screening check

• NDIS Orientation Module - Quality, Safety and You

• First Aid certificate

• CPR certificate

• Unrestricted working rights in Australia

• Australian drivers licence