Disability Support Worker - Personal Care & Community Access

Empower Care Coordinator Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Empower Care Coordinator Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to assist participants with personal care, school pickups and community access. You will work with individuals to promote choice, independence and safety, in a friendly, inclusive team environment.

The role requires manual handling, seizure awareness, excellent English communication and a willingness to work weekends and early starts.

Qualifications

• Experience with personal care and manual handling.
• Current manual handling certification is required
• Knowledge of seizure management
• Basic awareness level of seizure management knowledge is required
• Strong communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English to ensure clear and safe care
• A willingness to work weekends and early starts
• Experience supporting participants with complex care needs
• We welcome applicants who have a strong understanding of Australian culture and communication styles, who can build comfortable, trusting relationships with our participants and their families.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily activities
• Support school pickup and drop-off and community access
• Promote independence and safety for participants
• Work a mix of morning and afternoon shifts

Skills

Disability support

Manual handling

Communication skills

English fluency

Weekend availability

First aid

Education

Certificate III in Disability Support

Job description

Empower Care Coordinator Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to assist participants with personal care, school pickups and community access. You will work with individuals to promote choice, independence and safety, in a friendly, inclusive team environment.

The role requires manual handling, seizure awareness, excellent English communication and a willingness to work weekends and early starts.