Disability Support Worker – Supported Independent Living (SIL) | Part-Time

The Disability Company (VIC); Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

The Disability Company (VIC) is hiring Disability Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living homes on a permanent part-time basis. Multiple opportunities available across Box Hill South, Brighton East, Hallam, Cranbourne East, Dandenong and Narre Warren.

You will provide day-to-day personal care, domestic support and community participation, following established care plans and ensuring participants receive respectful, consistent support.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening clearance required.
• Working With Children’s Check required.
• First Aid and CPR certificates required.
• Valid working rights in Australia essential.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You to be completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to SIL participants in shared homes.
• Assist with personal care, daily living tasks and household duties.
• Support community participation and appointments.
• Follow care plans and reporting procedures.
• Complete shift notes and documentation accurately.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Good communication

Follow instructions

Education

NDIS Worker Screening clearance

Working With Children’s Check

First Aid and CPR certificates

Valid working rights in Australia

NDIS Worker Orientation Module

Job description

Disability Support Worker – Supported Independent Living (SIL) | Part-Time

The Disability Company (VIC) – Box Hill South VIC

Disability Support Worker – Supported Independent Living (SIL) | Part-Time

Multiple opportunities available across Box Hill South, Brighton East, Hallam, Cranbourne East, Dandenong and Narre Warren

DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS HIRING!

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disabilities!

The Disability Company is seeking caring, reliable and motivated Disability Support Workers to join our team in providing person-centred support to participants living in Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys helping others, building positive relationships and supporting people with disabilities to live as independently as possible.

We are looking for individuals who are compassionate, dependable and willing to learn, with a genuine commitment to providing quality care and support.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide day-to-day assistance to participants living in shared SIL homes, supporting them with their daily routines, personal care, household responsibilities and community participation.

You will work closely with the House Supervisor and broader care team, following established support plans and instructions to ensure participants receive safe, respectful and consistent support.

Key responsibilities include:

Personal Care: Assist participants with showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, continence care and other daily personal routines while maintaining their dignity, privacy and independence.

Daily Living Support: Encourage participants to participate in everyday activities and complete tasks they can manage independently.

Meal Preparation: Prepare and serve meals, snacks and drinks according to established menus and dietary instructions.

Domestic Assistance: Assist with cleaning, laundry, dishes, changing bed linen, household organisation and general household upkeep.

Shopping and Errands: Assist with grocery shopping, household supplies, online orders and receiving deliveries.

Community Participation: Support participants to attend appointments, recreational activities, shopping, social outings and community events.

Mobility Assistance: Provide routine mobility and transfer support in accordance with participant-specific instructions and training.

Behaviour Support: Follow existing Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), providing reassurance, familiar communication prompts and appropriate support strategies.

Medication Support: Provide allocated medication prompts and routine assistance in accordance with current medication instructions and authorisations.

Documentation and Reporting: Complete accurate shift notes, medication records, checklists and handovers, and promptly report any concerns or changes in participants' wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for Support Workers who are:

Flexible and willing to work across a variety of shifts, including mornings, afternoon, evenings, weekends, public holidays and sleepover shifts, with a commitment to providing consistent and reliable support as part of the roster.

Caring, compassionate and genuinely passionate about supporting people with disabilities.

Reliable, punctual and committed to their agreed roster.

Patient, respectful and understanding of individual needs and preferences.

Good communicators who can build positive relationships with participants, families and colleagues.

Able to follow instructions, support plans and workplace procedures.

Confident working independently within their allocated duties while knowing when to seek assistance.

Organised and able to manage daily household tasks and routines.

Comfortable providing personal care and domestic assistance.

Willing to learn, participate in training and develop their disability support skills.

Experience & Qualifications

Previous experience in disability support, aged care, community services or a similar role is highly regarded but not essential.

We welcome applicants who have the right attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine passion for making a difference.

The following are essential:

Current NDIS Worker Screening clearance and valid Working With Children’s Check.

Current First Aid and CPR certificates, as required for allocated duties.

Valid working rights in Australia.

Ability to complete required pre-employment checks.

Willingness to complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.

Ability to attend mandatory induction, training and participant-specific instruction.

Additional requirements:

A valid driver's licence and access to an approved vehicle where transport duties are allocated.

Comprehensive on-the-job induction, participant-specific training, supervised practice and ongoing development opportunities will be provided.

Why Join The Disability Company?

At The Disability Company, we believe everyone deserves to feel valued, respected and supported.

When you join our team, you can enjoy:

Guaranteed hours and a regular roster pattern agreed upon at commencement.

Supportive management and an approachable care coordination team.

Extensive on-the-job induction and training.

Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

Opportunities to build meaningful relationships with participants.

A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.

Further employment opportunities

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time

Service Area: Supported Independent Living (SIL)

Work Location: Allocated SIL homes and associated community settings.