Female Disability Support Worker

Direct Care Assistance; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Direct Care Assistance (DCA) is hiring a Disability Support Worker in Cranbourne, Melbourne. We support individuals with physical disabilities and/or mental health challenges to live independently and reach their goals.

Join a compassionate, proactive team. The role involves hands-on daily living support, personal care, and community access, with a focus on de-escalation, independence, and family collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support, mental health, or aged care (preferred but not required).
• Empathetic, person-centered approach – treat participants like family.
• Familiarity with de-escalation techniques for managing behaviors.
• Background in Support Work, Nursing, or related fields (preferred).
• Willingness to learn & grow in a rewarding career.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support with daily living activities, personal care, and community access.
• Assist individuals with mental health needs and behavioral challenges in a respectful and supportive way.
• Encourage independence and help participants achieve personal goals.
• Use de-escalation techniques to support individuals during challenging moments.
• Work closely with family members & the DCA team to provide the best care possible.

Skills

Empathy

De-escalation

Person-centered care

Reliability

Team player

Education

Nursing or related fields (preferred)

Job description

Casual Temporary 1-2 years

Description

Join Direct Care Assistance (DCA) as a Disability Support Worker in Cranbourne!

Are you passionate about helping others live their best lives? Do you have a can-do attitude and a caring heart? If yes, we'd love to have you on board!

At Direct Care Assistance, we support individuals with physical disabilities and/or mental health challenges to live independently and achieve their goals. We're looking for dedicated, compassionate, and proactive Support Workers to join our growing team in Melbourne!

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will:

• Provide hands-on support with daily living activities, personal care, and community access.
• Assist individuals with mental health needs and behavioral challenges in a respectful and supportive way.
• Encourage independence and help participants achieve personal goals.
• Use de-escalation techniques to support individuals during challenging moments
• Work closely with family members & the DCA team to provide the best care possible.

Who We’re Looking For

We're looking for caring, reliable, and proactive individuals with:

• Experience in disability support, mental health, or aged care (preferred but not required).
• An empathetic, person-centered approach - treat participants like family
• Familiarity with de-escalation techniques for managing behaviors.
• A background in Support Work, Nursing, or related fields (preferred).
• A willingness to learn & grow in a rewarding career.