Disability Support Worker — Enable Independence & Community

Scope (Aust); City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Scope Perks discounts

Job summary

Scope (Aust) in Lilydale seeks a Disability Support Worker for our Supported Independent Living homes. You will help create a safe, respectful environment, supporting daily living, community outings and participation in activities while empowering independence and choice.

We value dignity and trust, with shifts including weekday afternoons/evenings, early mornings, sleepovers and weekend hours, offering consistent ongoing hours within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support, mental health or complex needs is helpful.
• Values-led approach that supports dignity, choice and trust.

Responsibilities

• Supporting daily living tasks such as meals, routines or personal care when needed.
• Helping us get where we want to go, including work, appointments, social activities and community outings.
• Supporting participation in hobbies including art, sport and other interests.
• Encouraging independence rather than doing things for us.
• Respecting our choices, boundaries and routines.
• Being calm, reliable and consistent.
• Working as part of a team that communicates well and supports each other.
• Essential availability: Weekday afternoon/evening shifts (3:00pm–10:00pm), early morning shifts (7:00am–10:00am), sleepovers and weekend afternoon/evening shifts (3:00pm–10:00pm).
• Rostered hours: Permanent fortnightly roster lines ranging from 31.5 to 42 hours per fortnight, offering consistent ongoing hours.

Job description

Scope (Aust) in Lilydale seeks a Disability Support Worker for our Supported Independent Living homes. You will help create a safe, respectful environment, supporting daily living, community outings and participation in activities while empowering independence and choice.

We value dignity and trust, with shifts including weekday afternoons/evenings, early mornings, sleepovers and weekend hours, offering consistent ongoing hours within a supportive team.