Female Disability Support Worker

TIFA Support Services; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

TIFA Support Services in Melbourne seeks a reliable Casual Disability Support Worker to provide one-to-one assistance to an adult NDIS participant in Nunawading, VIC.

You will offer practical, person-centred support with daily activities, community participation and maintaining a safe environment. The participant benefits from calm, respectful, consistent support and adherence to established plans and procedures.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient and respectful approach to support.
• Reliable and punctual with one-to-one disability support.
• Ability to follow instructions, support plans and procedures.
• Clear communication with participants and the support team.
• Commitment to LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity inclusion.
• Maintain professional boundaries and complete basic documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with everyday living activities.
• Supporting community access and participation.
• Accompanying the participant to appointments, activities and outings.
• Providing practical and emotional support.
• Following established support plans and routines.
• Supporting the participant to make choices and maintain independence.
• Observing and reporting changes or concerns.
• Completing basic progress notes and required documentation.
• Following workplace procedures relating to incidents, safety and wellbeing.

Education

Disability/Support qualification

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Casual Disability Support Worker to provide one-to-one assistance to an adult NDIS participant in Nunawading, VIC.

This role involves providing practical, person-centred support with everyday activities, community participation and maintaining a safe and supportive environment.

The participant benefits from workers who are calm, respectful, consistent and able to follow established support plans, routines and workplace procedures.

Hours

Current shifts are:

• Monday: 12:00 pm–6:00 pm

• Thursday: 12:00 pm–6:00 pm

Approximately 12 hours per week, with the possibility of additional casual shifts as required.

Duties

Duties may include:

• Assisting with everyday living activities

• Supporting community access and participation

• Accompanying the participant to appointments, activities and outings

• Providing practical and emotional support

• Following established support plans and routines

• Supporting the participant to make choices and maintain independence

• Observing and reporting changes or concerns

• Completing basic progress notes and required documentation

• Following workplace procedures relating to incidents, safety and participant wellbeing

The role does not involve developing behaviour support plans, providing clinical treatment or making independent clinical decisions.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Calm, patient and respectful

• Reliable and punctual

• Comfortable providing one-to-one disability support

• Able to follow instructions, support plans and established procedures

• Confident communicating respectfully with participants and the wider support team

• LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity affirming

• Able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries

• Comfortable completing basic support documentation

Previous disability, community services or mental health support experience is desirable.

Experience supporting neurodiverse or LGBTQIA+ participants will be highly regarded.

Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Current Police Check

• Current First Aid and CPR

• Current Victorian driver's licence

• Reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance

• Australian working rights

A relevant qualification in Disability, Individual Support, Community Services or Mental Health is desirable but not essential.

We are looking for someone who can provide consistent, respectful and person-centred support while following established routines, support plans and workplace procedures.