DSW - Ballarat

Nextt-Group-Pty-Lt; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real flexibility

Guaranteed shifts

Penalty rates

Job summary

Nextt is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker in Ballarat to assist people in a shared home, fostering independence and meaningful daily activities.

You will support daily routines, encourage participation in activities, and help create a safe, positive environment across flexible shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings and sleepovers, seven days a week.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Check completed.
• Working with Children Check completed.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Qualification in Disability support (Cert III/IV or equivalent).
• Full Australian Driver’s Licence and access to a insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in shared homes to build independence.
• Assist with daily routines, activities and medication support.
• Promote safety, dignity and positive daily experiences.
• Provide meal preparation and domestic support as required.
• Support community access and social engagement.

Education

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check

First Aid & CPR Certificate

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, or equivalent

Australian Driver’s Licence & insured vehicle

Job description

• Real flexibility, guaranteed shifts and penalty rates
• Supportive team and rewarding role helping people living with disabilities

• Immediate start available
• Real flexibility, guaranteed shifts and penalty rates
• Supportive team and rewarding role helping people living with disabilities

Your Role at Nextt: Support, Connect & Empower

As a Disability Support Worker at Nextt, you’ll support people in a shared home to build independence, stay connected and enjoy meaningful everyday experiences. From assisting with daily routines to encouraging participation in activities, you’ll help create a safe, positive and supportive environment.

Join Our Team in Ballarat

We’re looking for a positive, proactive and reliable female Disability Support Worker to join our established team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with open availability who enjoys variety and can work across morning, afternoon, evening and sleepover shifts, 7 days a week.

Support includes:

• Personal care and continence support
• Medication assistance
• Manual handling and hoist transfers
• Meal preparation and dietary support
• Domestic duties and daily routines
• Community access and social engagement

Certificates & Licences Required:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, or equivalent
• Australian Driver’s Licence and fully insured vehicle

Pay Rates

E3.1 (Casual in home and SIL)

SCHADS Award E3.1 Casual Rates (before tax):

• Base hourly rate: $36.81
• Afternoon shift (shift ends between 8pm and midnight, Monday to Friday): $40.49
• Active Night shift (Finishes after midnight or starts before 6am, Monday to Friday)$41.23
• Saturday: $51.54
• Sunday: $66.26
• Public holiday: $80.99

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and identities, including culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ community members, and First Nations and Torres Strait Islander candidates.