Disability Support Worker - Western Suburbs

Incluso Services; Shire Of Lake Grace; Hybrid; AUD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Team-bonding events

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Incluso Services is seeking casual Support Workers in Shire Of Lake Grace, Australia, to assist participants with disabilities in community settings. Your responsibilities will include providing day-to-day support, assisting with personal care, and encouraging personal development. Ideal candidates will demonstrate empathy, strong communication skills, and adaptability. Preferred qualifications include a Certificate III in Individual Support/Disability and experience in the industry. Employee benefits include an Employee Assistance Programme and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting people with disabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships.
• Experience with mobility assistance.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to participants.
• Assist with personal care routines.
• Support meal preparation and domestic tasks.
• Offer transport and social support.
• Encourage personal development.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Empathy and compassion

Adaptability and patience

Decision-making ability

Experience in caring for youth

Understanding of inclusion and empowerment

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support/Disability

Minimum two years industry experience

Job description

Support Workers required on a casual basis to assist participants with disability in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day support within the community, helping participants live safely, independently, and with dignity
• Assist with personal care routines, including hygiene, dressing, and mobility support
• Support meal preparation and domestic tasks to promote health and daily‑living skills
• Offer transport and social support, helping participants access community activities, appointments, and social connections
• Encourage personal development and goal achievement, tailoring support to individual preferences and aspirations
• Build strong, trusting relationships with participants to better understand their needs and deliver people‑centred care
• Empower individuals to make choices, develop skills, and pursue what matters most to them

Qualifications

What you will bring

• A genuine passion for supporting people with disabilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams
• Empathy, compassion, and emotional resilience, with the ability to build trusting relationships
• Adaptability and patience, especially when responding to complex needs, behavioural challenges, or evolving care requirements
• Strong ability to make decisions and take initiative in challenging environments
• Experience in caring for youth is highly desirable
• Ideal experience in mobility assistance and promoting daily‑living skills, delivered with respect and professionalism
• An understanding of inclusion, independence, and empowerment for people with disabilities, and a commitment to supporting their goals
• Physical aptitude and reliability, enabling you to assist with manual handling, transportation, and active engagement in recreational or community activities
• A proactive and collaborative approach, working as part of a team to deliver high‑quality support and continuously improve outcomes

Preferred additional qualifications

• Authorised to work in Victoria
• Valid Victorian Driver Licence
• Understanding of the NDIS, disability, and community services sector
• Certificate III in Individual Support/Disability or studying toward the qualification (highly regarded)
• Minimum two‑year industry experience
• Ability to actively navigate and adapt to change
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• First Aid/CPR Certificate

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme for support and wellbeing
• Team‑bonding events and social activities to foster connection outside of work
• Flexible work arrangements, with both casual and part‑time options to support work‑life balance

We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where we embrace our individual talents and differences. We encourage applications from people of all ages, disabilities, LGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.