Overnight Disability Support Worker — Sleepover Care & Independence

Lion and Mouse Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SCHADS award

Paid fortnightly

Job summary

Lion & Mouse Australia is seeking Disability Support Workers to provide high-quality support to individuals living with disabilities, including overnight and sleepover shifts. You will help clients maintain independence, feel safe, and build meaningful connections.

This role requires Cert III or IV in Disability, Community, Aged Care Support, or Individual Support, at least 6 months of relevant experience, a current Driver's Licence with an insured vehicle, First Aid/CPR, and WWC/NDIS Worker

Qualifications

• Cert III or IV in Disability, Community, Aged Care Support, or Individual Support.
• Minimum 6 months of recent experience in disability, community, hospital, or aged care settings.
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle with insurance.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Working with Children Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement.
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check on employment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Availability for overnight and sleepover shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to individuals living with disabilities.
• Assist with personal care, including hygiene, dressing, and mobility assistance.
• Support clients with daily living tasks, such as meal preparation and household duties.
• Ensure a safe and comfortable environment during night shifts.
• Engage in meaningful social interactions to enhance client well-being.
• Monitor and respond to overnight needs or emergencies.
• Transport participants as required, ensuring safe travel.
• Maintain progress notes and document client interactions.
• Follow individual support plans to ensure quality care.
• Work collaboratively with other support staff, healthcare professionals, and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Overnight shifts

Education

Cert III or IV in Disability/Community/Aged Care

Job description

Lion & Mouse is looking for Disability Support Workers to provide assistance, including overnight and sleepover assistance to valued clients. In this role, you'll be making a real impact—helping people maintain independence, feel safe, and enjoy meaningful connections.

Key responsibilities

Provide high-quality support to individuals living with disabilities

Assist with personal care, including hygiene, dressing, and mobility assistance

Support clients with daily living tasks, such as meal preparation and household duties

Ensure a safe and comfortable environment during night shifts

Engage in meaningful social interactions to enhance the well-being of clients

Monitor and respond to any overnight needs or emergencies

Transport participants as required, ensuring safe travel

Maintain accurate progress notes and document client interactions

Follow individual support plans to ensure quality care

Work collaboratively with other support staff, healthcare professionals, and families

About you

Cert III or IV in Disability, Community, Aged Care Support, or Individual Support

Minimum 6 months of recent experience in disability, community, hospital, or aged care settings

Current Australian Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle with insurance

Current First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain prior to commencement

Hold a Working with Children Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain prior to commencement

Willingness to undergo a National Police Check upon employment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Availability for overnight and sleepover shifts

Strong problem-solving skills to adapt to clients' individual needs

Ability to build trusting and positive relationships with clients and their families

Ongoing regular shifts with rosters created in advance

Work for a great organisation that supports you – where safety, care, equality, and service come first

Mobile app management for client visits, task lists, rosters, progress notes, availability, and time sheets

Supportive team available 7 days a week to assist you

Access to ongoing training and development opportunities

SCHADS award, paid fortnightly

About us

Lion & Mouse is an organisation that supports individuals with disabilities, where safety, care, equality, and service come first.

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