Female Disability Support Worker - OPEN TO CAREER SHIFTERS

Uconnex Community Services; Greater Bendigo; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive casual hourly rates

Paid training and onsite orientation

Ongoing training and professional dev

Management and clinical team support

Employee Assistance Program

Meaningful difference in someone'slife

Job summary

Uconnex Community Services invites applications for Female Disability Support Workers to join our Bendigo region team in a casual capacity. The role focuses on 24/7 disability support, including overnight shifts, with an all-female team for personal care and ongoing support.

You will assist with daily living activities, mobility, medication support and household tasks while following individual support plans. A reliable, compassionate approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support or related care environments.
• Ability to perform personal care tasks and mobility support.
• Knowledge of manual handling and falls prevention.
• Good communication, empathy and reliability.
• Ability to work shifts including mornings, afternoons and overnights.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living activities (showering, dressing, meal prep).
• Provide mobility support and safe transfers using wheelchair assistance.
• Follow manual handling procedures and falls prevention strategies.
• Offer emotional support and promote independence and wellbeing.
• Provide overnight support and attend to participant needs during the night.
• Support with medication per individual plans and training.
• Maintain a clean, safe living environment and accurate notes.

Skills

Disability support experience

Personal care

Mobility assistance

Overnight support

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working With Children Check

First Aid Certificate

CPR Certificate

Medication competency certification

Job description

Female Disability Support Worker - OPEN TO CAREER SHIFTERS

Uconnex Community Services is seeking experienced Female Disability Support Workers to join our team in the Bendigo region.

This is a casual position providing 24/7 disability support, including active overnight shifts. We are looking to build a consistent and reliable all-female team to provide high-quality, person-centred support.

Important: In line with the participant's and family's request, this position requires female support workers to provide personal care and ongoing support.

What you'll be doing

• Assist with personal care and daily living activities, including showering, dressing and meal preparation.
• Provide mobility assistance, including wheelchair assistance and safe transfers.
• Follow manual handling procedures and falls prevention strategies.
• Provide emotional support and encouragement while promoting independence, dignity and wellbeing.
• Provide active overnight support and attend to the participant's needs throughout the night.
• Assist with medication support in accordance with individual support plans and your training.
• Assist with household tasks and maintain a safe, clean and organised living environment.
• Maintain accurate progress notes and incident reports.
• Follow individual support plans and work collaboratively with the Case Manager, Service Coordinator and other team members.

What we're looking for

• Female Disability Support Workers.
• Previous experience in disability support or a related care environment.
• Experience with personal care, wheelchair assistance and mobility support.
• Knowledge of manual handling and falls prevention.
• Ability to provide active overnight support.
• Strong communication skills, patience and a compassionate approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a consistent support team.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Medication competency.
• Valid driver's licence and reliable transport.

Shift Availability

• Morning shifts
• Afternoon shifts
• Active overnight shifts

Availability across rotating shifts is highly desirable. We are looking for reliable staff who can commit to consistent weekly availability.

What we offer

• Competitive casual hourly rates in accordance with the SCHADS Award.
• Paid training and onsite orientation.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.
• Support from an experienced management and clinical team.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life.

About us

Uconnex Community Services is a disability support provider committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. We empower individuals to live independently, achieve their personal goals and participate in their communities.