Empowerment-Focused Disability Support Worker

Melba Support; Horsham; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Melba Support Services is seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide person-led support, personal care, and daily living assistance to people with disability. You will work within individual plans, promoting independence and choice while maintaining accurate records of progress and outcomes.

You will engage with community activities, coordinate with families and external providers, and follow safety, health, and safeguarding policies to ensure high-quality, person-centred support across

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in or willingness to learn personal care and day-to-day support.
• Strong communication skills and ability to keep accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, person led support in line with individual support plans and promote independence.
• Support participation in community life, including social, recreational, cultural, work and educational opportunities.
• Communicate effectively with people supported and document progress clearly.
• Maintain safe and respectful interactions and follow safeguarding policies.

Skills

Personal care

Communication

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Disability

Job description

Melba Support Services is seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide person-led support, personal care, and daily living assistance to people with disability. You will work within individual plans, promoting independence and choice while maintaining accurate records of progress and outcomes.

You will engage with community activities, coordinate with families and external providers, and follow safety, health, and safeguarding policies to ensure high-quality, person-centred support across