Disability Support Worker - Make a Difference in Your Community

My Supports; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

My Supports is seeking passionate Disability Support Workers for a brand-new Supported Independent Living (SIL) service in Essendon North, Melbourne. You will assist participants with daily living, health and wellbeing, and meaningful community engagement in a purpose-built SDA home.

This role requires a proactive, compassionate approach, strong teamwork, and adherence to person-centred practices to support independence and meaningful life experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering person-centred support and goal-based planning.
• Ability to implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies.
• Familiarity with health, wellbeing promotion and daily living routines.
• Understanding of NDIS requirements and compliant documentation.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities and personal care.
• Assist with meal planning, grocery shopping and meal preparation.
• Promote healthy lifestyle goals and participation in exercise.
• Support community access, appointments and social participation.
• Follow risk management and safety strategies; maintain documentation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Trauma-informed

Person-centred

Rights-based

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Certificate IV in Community Services

Diploma of Community Services

Job description

Disability Support Worker - Make a Difference in Your Community

My Supports is seeking passionate, experienced and values-driven Disability Support Workers to join a brand-new Supported Independent Living (SIL) service in Essendon North.

This is an exciting opportunity to individuals living in separate self-contained units within a purpose-built Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) home. Each participants has unique personalities, goals and support needs, and are seeking dedicated support workers who can promote independence, wellbeing, community participation and meaningful life experiences.

We are looking for energetic, proactive and compassionate staff who genuinely enjoy helping people achieve their goals while supporting healthy lifestyles, strong routines, positive relationships and greater independence.

About the Role

As part of a dedicated and consistent support team, you will be supporting participants with a range of complex support needs across all aspects of daily living.

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in health, fitness and wellbeing
• Enjoys cooking nutritious meals using fresh, whole-food ingredients
• Understands the importance of modelling healthy lifestyle habits
• Is happy to support regular walks, exercise, outdoor activities and community participation
• Can create structure, consistency and positive experiences throughout the day
• Is patient, calm and able to build trusting relationships over time
• Values person-centred practice and supports people to make choices about their own lives
• Can balance duty of care with dignity of risk
• Enjoys supporting people to build confidence, independence and meaningful connections

You will play an important role in supporting participants to develop life skills, engage with their communities, pursue personal interests and achieve their individual goals.

About the Participants

The participants living in this home have diverse support needs and interests.

One participant enjoys an active lifestyle, social outings, music, sports, community engagement and maintaining healthy routines. They benefit from positive encouragement, structure and supports that promote independence and wellbeing.

The second participant is a determined and independent individual who enjoys reading, arts and crafts, gardening and community activities. Building trust, respecting choice and supporting personal goals are central to successful support.

Both participants are looking for support workers who are respectful, reliable, proactive and committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support.

We're Looking For People Who

• Have a positive, proactive and health-focused mindset
• Enjoy being active and supporting others to participate in physical activities and healthy routines
• Have strong cooking skills and are confident preparing nutritious meals from scratch, or willing to follow recipes and learn
• Can confidently support people with complex behavioural support needs
• Are able to maintain professional boundaries while building genuine rapport
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Are committed to person-centred, rights-based and trauma-informed support
• Are reliable, adaptable and willing to learn
• Can remain calm and professional during challenging situations
• Take pride in making a genuine difference in people's lives

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting daily living activities and personal care
• Assisting with meal planning, grocery shopping and meal preparation
• Supporting healthy lifestyle goals, exercise and recreational activities
• Supporting community access, appointments and social participation
• Implementing Positive Behaviour Support strategies and Behaviour Support Plans
• Following risk management and safety strategiesSupporting communication using individualised communication approaches
• Assisting with medication administration and health-related supports in accordance with training and competency requirements
• Maintaining accurate documentation, progress notes and incident reporting
• Working collaboratively with families, allied health professionals and the broader support team
• Supporting participants to develop independence, life skills and meaningful routines

Experience Supporting Complex Needs

This role would suit applicants with experience supporting people with:

• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Intellectual or cognitive disabilities
• Mental health support needs
• Epilepsy and seizure management
• Diabetes and health-related support requirements
• Positive Behaviour Support Plans
• Emotional regulation and communication supports and visual strategies
• Working within Supported Independent Living (SIL) environments
• Medication administration competency
• Working alongside allied health and multidisciplinary teams

Participant-specific training and ongoing support will be provided to ensure staff are equipped for success.

Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Disability Support, Certificate IV in Community Services, Diploma of Community Services or equivalent qualification and experience

Experience supporting people with complex support needs

Experience implementing Behaviour Support Plans

Understanding of restrictive practices and NDIS requirements

Current NDIS Worker Screening Check

Current Working with Children Check

Current First Aid and CPR

Australian Driver's Licence

Full Australian working rights

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Shift Availability

Applicants must be willing to work a variety of shifts including:

• Weekday shifts
• Afternoon and evening shifts
• Public holidays

A consistent and stable team will be established around the participants, so availability, reliability and commitment to team culture are highly valued.