Disability Support Workers - Mildura, Victoria

Value Care; Mildura; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team

Onboarding

Ongoing training

NDIS sector exposure

Cross-SIL & in-home

Meaningful work

Career development

Job summary

Value Care Limited is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers for casual roles in Mildura, Victoria. You will provide person-centred support to NDIS participants in their homes, SIL environments and the community, promoting independence and dignity.

Ideal candidates have a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) and a passion for helping people live more independently in their communities. Flexible shifts include evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a person-centred approach to support.
• Experience in disability, aged care, or community services is desirable.
• Current checks or willingness to obtain (NDIS Worker Screening, WWCC, First Aid/CPR).

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to participants in homes, SIL environments, and community.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care as needed.
• Support participants with household tasks and safe home environments.
• Facilitate community access, appointments, activities and social outings.
• Help participants develop and maintain independence in daily routines.
• Encourage participation in recreational and community activities.
• Follow individual support plans and organisational procedures.
• Maintain accurate notes and documentation.
• Respect participant privacy, dignity and rights.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Communication

Team player

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Job description

Disability Support Workers - Mildura, Victoria

Disability Support Worker – Mildura, Victoria

Value Care Limited

Mildura, Victoria
Community & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)

Casual opportunities available

Make a Meaningful Difference with Value Care

Value Care is a growing NDIS provider committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support to people living with disability.

We provide a range of specialised disability support services, including Supported Independent Living (SIL), community participation, in-home support, Short-Term Accommodation (STA), Medium-Term Accommodation (MTA), respite and complex support services.

We are looking for compassionate, reliable and motivated Disability Support Workers to join our team across Mildura, Victoria.

If you are passionate about supporting people to live with greater independence, participate in their community and achieve their individual goals, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support based on each participant's individual needs, preferences and goals.

You may support participants in their homes, within SIL environments and in the community, helping them with everyday activities while promoting independence, dignity and choice.

This is a rewarding role for someone who enjoys building genuine relationships and making a positive difference in the lives of people with disability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to NDIS participants in line with their individual support plans.
• Assist participants with daily living activities and personal care where required.
• Support participants with household tasks and maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment.
• Provide community access and support participants to attend appointments, activities and social outings.
• Assist participants to develop and maintain independence in their daily routines.
• Support participants to achieve their individual NDIS goals.
• Encourage participation in recreational, social and community activities.
• Provide support with shopping, appointments and other day-to-day activities.
• Follow individual support plans, behaviour support plans and organisational procedures.
• Support participants with medication-related tasks where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Monitor and report changes in participant wellbeing, behaviour or circumstances.
• Complete accurate progress notes, incident reports and other required documentation.
• Maintain professional boundaries and respect participant privacy, dignity, rights and choices.
• Communicate effectively with participants, families, support coordinators and the Value Care team.
• Promote a safe, respectful and inclusive environment.
• Work collaboratively with other support workers and members of the Value Care team.

About You

We are looking for people who are caring, dependable, patient and genuinely passionate about supporting people with disability.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a person-centred approach to support.
• Build respectful and positive relationships with participants.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be reliable, punctual and responsible.
• Be confident supporting participants in their homes and community.
• Be comfortable assisting with daily living activities and personal care where required.
• Have a positive and respectful attitude.
• Respect participant choice, privacy, dignity and independence.
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be calm and professional when managing challenging or unexpected situations.
• Have good attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Be flexible with shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays where required.

Essential Requirements

• Current Australian Driver Licence – essential.
• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), Individual Support (Ageing & Disability), Community Services or a relevant qualification or willingness to obtain, depending on the position.
• Previous experience in disability, aged care, community services or a similar support environment is highly desirable.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain.
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain, where applicable.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates or willingness to obtain.
• Police Check or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to provide satisfactory employment references.
• Full working rights in Australia.

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Comprehensive onboarding and induction.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunities to develop your skills within the NDIS sector.
• Opportunities to work across SIL, in-home support and community participation.
• Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference.
• Opportunities for career development within a growing organisation.

Why Join Value Care?

At Value Care, our participants are at the centre of everything we do.

We believe quality support starts with people who are compassionate, respectful, reliable and committed to making a difference.

As part of our Mildura team, you will have the opportunity to support participants in achieving greater independence, staying connected with their communities and working towards their individual goals.

If you are passionate about disability support and are looking for a rewarding opportunity with a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.