Disability Support Worker - Warrnambool

Be Recruitment; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Supportive supervision

Professional development

Rotating roster

Job summary

Be Recruitment is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to support adults with disability in a residential care setting across Warrnambool. You’ll provide person-centred care, daily living support, and community participation guidance in a supportive team.

Willing to work a rotating roster, you’ll bring a Certificate III or higher and at least six months of disability experience, plus required screening and certifications.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or higher in a relevant field (mandatory).
• At least six months of paid experience in disability support (mandatory).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Full, current driver’s licence valid in Victoria.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid Working with Children Check (Victoria).
• Willingness to undergo National Police Check.
• Willing to provide two recent supervisors for reference.
• Availability for rotating roster (days, evenings, weekends, sleepovers).
• Strong communication skills and ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
• Respectful approach promoting dignity, choice and independence.

Responsibilities

• Following behaviour support plans and de-escalation strategies to respond to behaviours of concern.
• Supporting daily living activities, personal care and household routines.
• Planning and supporting social outings and community participation.
• Assisting with diabetes management in line with individual care plans.
• Providing safe manual handling and mobility assistance.
• Maintaining accurate shift notes and completing incident reports.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to deliver consistent support.

Skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Respect for dignity

Education

Certificate III+

Job description

Be Recruitment specialises in recruitment across the community services sector, including disability and mental health. We connect compassionate, skilled people with roles where they can make a meaningful difference. We’ll take the time to understand your experience and goals and support you throughout the recruitment process.

Location: Warrnambool, VIC

Be Recruitment is seeking compassionate, experienced Disability Support Workers to support adults a disability in a residential care setting across Warrnambool.

If you bring a calm approach, strong practical skills and a commitment to person-centred care, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you’ll support adults with disability to build skills, confidence and independence. You’ll provide person-centred support with daily living, personal care and social engagement, helping each person strengthen their capacity, participate in their community and work towards their individual goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Following behaviour support plans and using de-escalation strategies to respond to behaviours of concern.
• Supporting daily living activities, personal care and household routines.
• Planning and supporting social outings and community participation.
• Assisting with diabetes management in line with individual care plans, your training and role responsibilities.
• Providing safe manual handling and mobility assistance.
• Maintaining accurate shift notes and completing incident reports.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to deliver consistent support.

What You’ll Bring

• Certificate III or higher in a relevant field — mandatory.
• At least six months of paid experience in disability support — mandatory.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Full, current driver’s licence valid in Victoria.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Valid Working with Children Check applicable in Victoria.
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check.
• Willing to provide details of two recent supervisors to provide a reference.
• Availability for a rotating roster, including days, evenings, weekends and sleepovers.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• A respectful approach that promotes each person’s dignity, choice and independence.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rates starting at $47.50 + penalties
• A supportive team with ongoing supervision and debriefing.
• Professional development and training opportunities in therapeutic care and trauma-informed practice.
• A range of shifts within a rotating roster.

For more information, contact our recruitment team at ***********@berecruitment.com.au