Female Disability Support Worker

Melbourne Health & Care Services; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates with Allow/km

Consistent roster + extra shifts

Ongoing training & development

Supportive, inclusive team culture

Job summary

Melbourne Health & Care Services is seeking female Disability Support Workers for a SIL home in Campsie. Shifts are Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, with potential extra hours.

You will support daily routines, meals, medication prompting, and community participation while promoting independence and safety. Role involves following the Behaviour Support Plan, supervising participants, and maintaining clear documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability or community support (ABI or behaviours of concern highly regarded).
• Calm, reliable and patient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable using mobile apps for reporting.
• Current Australian driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support the participant with daily routines, meals and household tasks.
• Provide prompts for medication and other health-related needs.
• Supervise at home and in the community to ensure safety.
• Redirect and reassure when distressed or confused.
• Encourage independence, social engagement and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate with the SIL team.

Skills

Disability/community support exp

Calm, patient approach

Strong communication & teamwork

Driver’s license & reliable vehicle

Education

First Aid & CPR

NDIS Worker Screening & WWCC

Job description

Female Disability Support Workers Needed | Campsie

We’re looking for dedicated and compassionate female Disability Support Workers to join our team in Campsie.

Available shifts: Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, with opportunities for additional hours.

The role involves supporting community participation and assisting with meal preparation, while encouraging independence and respecting individual preferences.

About the Role

You’ll be providing tailored support both at home and in the community. Each day is different, from assisting with routines, meals, and medication prompting/administration to helping manage emotions, encouraging healthy choices, and keeping the participant engaged and safe. Consistent supervision and reassurance are key parts of this role, as well as following the Behaviour Support Plan to ensure care is delivered respectfully and effectively.

What You’ll Do

As a Support Worker in our SIL home, you will:

• Support the participant withdaily routines, including meal preparation and household tasks.
• Provideprompts for medicationand other health-related needs.
• Supervise at all timesto ensure the participant’s safety both at home and in the community.
• Redirect and reassurethe participant when they feel distressed or confused.
• Encourageindependence, social engagement, and overall wellbeing.
• Maintainaccurate documentationand communicate effectively with the SIL team to ensure consistent, high-quality support.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in disability or community support (ABI or behaviours of concern highly regarded)
• A calm, reliable, and patient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable using mobile apps for reporting
• Current Australian driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

Essential Requirements

• First Aid and CPR
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

About Us

Melbourne Health & Care Services (MHCS) was founded in Melbourne and has grown into New South Wales, building a reputation for delivering person-centred disability support. With almost six years in the sector, we’re proud of our dedicated team and the positive impact we create together.

Why Work With MHCS?

• Competitive hourly rates with allowances and kilometre reimbursement
• Consistent roster plus flexibility to pick up extra shifts
• Clear pathways into permanent or leadership roles
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A supportive, inclusive team culture

Join Us

If you’re passionate about empowering people and ready to take the next step in your support career, we’d love to hear from you.