Disability Support Workers - Melbourne & Geelong

Ambition Health Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Flexible shifts

Locations across Melbourne & Geelong

Supportive recruitment team

Professional uniforms

Straightforward onboarding

Job summary

Ambition Health Group is seeking passionate Disability Support Workers to join our growing team across Melbourne and Geelong. These casual opportunities offer flexible shifts and competitive hourly rates to suit your lifestyle.

Join our supportive recruitment team and contribute to meaningful outcomes for clients while enjoying professional uniforms and straightforward onboarding across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability or equivalent (where required for the position).
• Current National Police Check.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current Working With Children Check (where applicable).
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support in line with individual support plans.
• Assist with personal care, showering, dressing and daily living tasks.
• Support clients with meal preparation, domestic duties and household tasks.
• Assist with medication administration per training and procedures.
• Help clients access community activities, appointments and social outings.
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies and respond to behaviours of concern.
• Support clients with complex needs, including manual handling and other trained care.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity and inclusion.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and report changes in client wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Motivated

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Independent working

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Driver's license

Education

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support or Disability

Job description

Disability Support Workers - Melbourne & Geelong

Disability Support Workers (DSW) | Melbourne & Geelong

Casual Support Work Opportunities | Competitive Hourly Rates | Flexible Shifts | Multiple Locations

Ambition Health Group is looking for passionate, reliable and experienced Disability Support Workers (DSWs) to join our growing support workforce across Melbourne and Geelong.

Whether you're looking to pick up additional shifts, fit work around family commitments or enjoy greater flexibility over your working week, we have opportunities to suit your lifestyle.

With a variety of support arrangements and clients requiring different levels of assistance, you'll have the opportunity to use your skills, build meaningful connections and make a genuine difference in people's lives.

Why support workers choose Ambition Health Group

Market-Leading Hourly Rates - Enjoy attractive pay rates that recognise your experience, skills and contribution.

Flexible Shifts - Choose the shifts that work for you, with opportunities across AM, PM and night shifts, including weekends.

Opportunities Across Melbourne & Geelong – Access support work opportunities across multiple locations and service environments.

Supportive Recruitment Team - Have a dedicated recruitment team to assist with onboarding, availability and ongoing shift opportunities.

Professional Uniforms - Receive personalised professional uniforms.

Straightforward Onboarding - We'll guide you through the onboarding process and help get you shift ready as quickly as possible.

Join a growing healthcare team that values your skills, rewards your experience and gives you the flexibility to work on your terms.

About the role

As a Disability Support Worker, you'll play an important role in supporting people with disabilities to live as independently as possible, participate in their communities and achieve their individual goals.

Depending on the client's needs and support requirements, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing person-centred support in accordance with individual support plans.
• Assisting with personal care, showering, dressing and daily living activities.
• Supporting clients with meal preparation, domestic duties and household tasks.
• Assisting with medication administration in accordance with training, authorisation and organisational procedures.
• Supporting clients to access community activities, appointments and social outings.
• Implementing positive behaviour support strategies and responding appropriately to behaviours of concern.
• Supporting clients with complex needs, including manual handling and other specialised care requirements where appropriately trained.
• Promoting independence, choice, dignity and inclusion.
• Maintaining accurate progress notes and reporting any incidents or changes in client wellbeing.

About you

We're looking for compassionate, dependable and motivated support workers who genuinely enjoy helping others and are committed to delivering high-quality support.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Previous experience working as a Disability Support Worker.
• Experience supporting people with a range of disabilities and support needs.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and documentation skills.
• A professional, patient and person-centred approach.li>
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work across a range of shifts and locations.
• A current Australian driver's licence and reliable transport.

Experience with complex behaviours, manual handling, personal care and high-support needs will be highly regarded.

Essential requirements

All applicants must hold the relevant qualifications and current documentation for their position:

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability or equivalent (where required for the position).
• Current National Police Check.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current Working With Children Check (where applicable).
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transport.

Ambition Health Group - Great nurses. Great care. Great opportunities.

Ambition Health Group is committed to creating an inclusive, respectful and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, abilities, ages and experiences. We value diversity, promote equal opportunity and encourage an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and valued. All applications will be considered based on skills, qualifications and suitability for the role.