Overnight Disability Support Worker – Complex Care

Melbourne Health & Care Services; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual positions

Competitive hourly rates

Paid kilometres

Ongoing shifts

Supportive management

Career progression

Job summary

Melbourne Health & Care Services (MHCS) is seeking experienced female Disability Support Workers for shifts in Werribee. The role focuses on person-centred support within home and community, helping participants build independence and daily living skills.

Overnight 10:00pm–6:00am with some day shifts; experience with complex mental health needs and psychosocial disabilities is valued. Applicants should be comfortable with environments where smoking occurs.

Qualifications

• Previous disability support experience.
• Experience supporting participants with mental health and complex behaviours.
• Confidence managing verbal escalations calmly and professionally.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Reliable, compassionate and professional approach.
• Current driver’s licence; vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to participants in home and community.
• Assist participants to build independence and daily living skills.
• Support with personal care, community access, transport, and social engagement.
• Complete progress notes and incident reporting.
• Support participants with complex behaviours and verbal aggression.

Skills

Disability support

Mental health experience

De-escalation skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Driver's licence

Job description

Melbourne Health & Care Services (MHCS) is seeking experienced female Disability Support Workers for shifts in Werribee. The role focuses on person-centred support within home and community, helping participants build independence and daily living skills.

Overnight 10:00pm–6:00am with some day shifts; experience with complex mental health needs and psychosocial disabilities is valued. Applicants should be comfortable with environments where smoking occurs.