Disability Support Worker — Empower Lives, Foster Growth

Melba Support Services Australia Ltd; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 39.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Melba Support Services in Melbourne is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to help people live meaningful, self-directed lives. You’ll tailor support to individual goals, promote independence and build skills within a collaborative team.

No prior disability experience required; we value empathy, dignity, and person-led practice. You’ll work across services, maintain documentation, and contribute to safe, high-quality supports that empower people to live the life they want.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in disability or community services is preferred but not essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to dignity, respect and choice.
• Willingness to learn and grow.

Aufgaben

• Provide tailored support to each person's goals, preferences and needs.
• Help people build independence, confidence and life skills.
• Assist participation in community, recreational, educational and employment activities.
• Provide practical day-to-day support, including personal care where required.
• Support health and wellbeing, including medication assistance where required and authorised.
• Build positive relationships with people supported, families and networks.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records.
• Work collaboratively to deliver safe, high-quality, person-led support.

Kenntnisse

Empathy

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Certificate IV in Disability / Diploma of Community Services

Jobbeschreibung

Melba Support Services in Melbourne is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to help people live meaningful, self-directed lives. You’ll tailor support to individual goals, promote independence and build skills within a collaborative team.

No prior disability experience required; we value empathy, dignity, and person-led practice. You’ll work across services, maintain documentation, and contribute to safe, high-quality supports that empower people to live the life they want.