Disability Support Worker (SIL)| Mooroolbark

Hearth Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleepover allowance

SCHADS Award rates

Professional development

Job summary

Hearth Australia is hiring a Disability Support Worker for a part-time role in Mooroolbark, VIC. You will provide 2:1 support within a Supported Independent Living setting, assisting with daily living activities, personal care and documentation.

The role requires implementing behaviour support strategies and maintaining safety, with roster flexibility for mornings, evenings, and sleepovers. The successful candidate will have experience with complex behaviours of concern, current driver’s

Qualifications

• Experience supporting participants with complex behaviours of concern.
• Experience with full personal care and medication administration.
• Calm, resilient, professional in challenging situations.
• Ability to implement behaviour support plans and follow routines.
• Strong documentation, communication and decision-making skills.
• Collaborative team player; SIL experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2:1 support in a SIL setting.
• Assist with daily living activities and clinical care.
• Document support provided accurately and escalate concerns as needed.
• Follow established routines and behaviour support plans.

Skills

Complex behaviours

Personal care

Medication administration

Documentation

Teamwork

Behaviour support plans

Job description

Disability Support Worker (SIL)| Mooroolbark

At Hearth, we're driven by a simple but powerful purpose: to support people with disability to live their best lives through genuine understanding, high-quality support, and long-term sustainable relationships.

We are currently seeking experienced Disability Support Workers on a Part time basis to join a dedicated Supported Independent Living (SIL) team in Mooroolbark.

This role is ideal for support workers with experience supporting participants with complex behaviours of concern who are looking for consistent shifts (sleepover included) and the opportunity to make a genuine difference.

About the Role

You will be providing 2:1 support within a SIL environment, assisting with daily living activities while delivering safe, person-centred care. This role requires confidence in implementing behavior support strategies, exercising sound judgement, accurately documenting support provided, and escalating concerns appropriately when required.

Requirements

We're Looking For People Who:

• Have experience supporting participants with complex behaviours of concern
• Have experience with full personal care and medication administration
• Are calm, resilient, and able to remain professional in challenging situations
• Can implement behaviour support plans and follow established routines
• Demonstrate strong documentation, communication, and decision-making skills
• Are proactive, reliable, and able to work collaboratively within a team
• Have experience in a SIL environment (desirable but not essential)

Have flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and nights on a rotating roster

Available Shifts – Part time

• Saturday 3pm-8pm
• Sunday 3pm-8pm

Additional shifts may be available over time. Sleepover Allowance applied for sleepover hours.

• Previous experience working with complex behaviours of concern
• Current Australian Driver's License and insured vehicle
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Working with Children's Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)
• Rights to work in Australia

Why Join Hearth?

• Consistent, ongoing shifts
• SCHADS Award rates plus applicable penalties and loadings
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Dedicated management support
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career growth within a growing organisation

About Hearth

Hearth is a registered NDIS provider delivering Support Work, Allied Health, Positive Behaviour Support, and Supported Independent Living services across Victoria. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities.