Disability Support Worker -NDIS

Connectlife Australia; Melton; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual hours

Supportive team environment

Supervision and mentoring

Employee wellbeing focus

Professional development

Job summary

Connectlife Australia is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our team in Melton, VIC. This casual role offers immediate start and flexible hours to support personalised NDIS plans.

You will assist the person we support to build independence, participate in community activities and work with a team to achieve goals while respecting cultural preferences and privacy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in disability support or related fields.
• Understanding of NDIS, person-centred practice, and individualised supports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, punctual, flexible and professional approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience with complex needs or forensic disability is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care and daily living support, including hygiene, dressing and grooming.
• Assist with community access and meaningful participation.
• Develop life skills and promote greater independence.
• Support participation in appointments, outings and activities aligned with goals.
• Maintain accurate records of support, incidents and progress.
• Communicate respectfully with the person, family and care team.
• Uphold rights, dignity, privacy and preferences under the NDIS plan.
• Assist with medication administration and adherence per the plan.

Skills

NDIS experience

Disability support

Person-centred care

Strong communication

Cultural sensitivity

Reliability

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

Connectlife Australia is seeking compassionate and dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our team in Melton, VIC. This is a casual position with an immediate start and flexible working hours. You will provide personalised NDIS support, assisting the person we support to build independence, develop their skills, achieve their goals, and actively participate in their community. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with a client whose cultural background and preferences are aligned with Australian/European cultural values and communication styles. An ability to understand and respect individual cultural preferences, communication styles, routines, and personal choices is highly valued.

Key responsibilities

Provide high-quality personal care and daily living support, including assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, and other activities of daily living.

Support the person we support to access community activities, social opportunities, recreational activities, and meaningful community participation.

Assist with developing life skills and building capacity to promote greater independence and confidence.

Accompany and support the person during community outings, appointments, social activities, and other activities aligned with their goals and interests.

Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive records of support provided, incidents, observations, and progress.

Communicate effectively and respectfully with the person we support, their family or support network, and other members of the care team.

Respect and uphold the individual's rights, dignity, preferences, privacy, and personal goals in accordance with their NDIS plan.

Maintain a safe, clean, and hygienic environment and comply with relevant health, safety, and organisational policies and procedures.

Support the person to exercise choice and control over their supports and services in accordance with NDIS principles and person-centred practice.

Assist with and supervise medication administration and compliance in accordance with the individual's support plan, relevant procedures, and applicable requirements.

About you

A genuine passion for supporting people with disability and a strong commitment to person-centred practice.

Previous experience in disability support, aged care, community services, or a related field. Experience working within the NDIS is highly regarded.

An understanding of the NDIS, person-centred practice, and individualised support, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with the person we support, their families, and colleagues.

A patient, respectful, and professional approach, with a strong commitment to privacy and confidentiality.

Reliability, punctuality, flexibility, and a strong work ethic.

Sound problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary support team.

Experience supporting people with complex needs or experience within forensic disability, mental health, or related environments is desirable but not essential.

About us

Connectlife Australia is a leading provider of support services within the Community Services and Development sector, specialising in aged care and disability support. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life of people with disability through compassionate, person-centred support. Our mission is to empower the people we support to achieve their individual goals, exercise choice and control, and live as independently and meaningfully as possible within their communities.

• Casual employment with flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Access to supervision, guidance, and mentoring.
• A workplace culture where your skills, commitment, and contributions are recognised and valued.
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing, professional development, and sustainable work practices.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful and positive difference in the life of a person with disability.