Personal Support Worker

Karingal; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging – up to $15,900 tax‑f

Employee discounts – Coles, Woolworths

Wellbeing support – 24/7 EAP

University study discount – Torrens

Referral bonus

Job summary

genU is seeking passionate and supportive Personal Support Workers in the Warrnambool area who are committed to empowering people with disability to live independently, build confidence, and achieve their goals.

As a Casual Personal Support Worker, you will provide personal care, domestic assistance, community access, and personal growth support in line with individual support plans, ensuring dignity, privacy, and choice for participants.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Community Services (Disability) or equivalent.
• Current First Aid & CPR certification must be valid.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check cleared prior to commencement.
• Working with Children Check completed or in progress.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and self-care support including hygiene, dressing, eating and meal preparation.
• Deliver light domestic assistance and support with daily living tasks.
• Facilitate community access including transport, shopping and outings.
• Support skill development and personal growth per support plans.
• Maintain privacy, empowerment and choice through strengths-based practice.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Documentation & notes

Flexibility

Professional integrity

Education

Certificate III in Community Services (Disability)

NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check

First Aid & CPR

Job description

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Location: Warrnambool - Gunditjmara Country, Victoria
Salary:From $34.58 per hour + applicable loading (Level 2 – Victorian Disability Services (NGO) Agreement 2019)
Employment Status: Casual
Job Number: 3640

Hey you!

genU is seeking passionate and supportivePersonal Support Workersin theWarrnamboolarea who are committed to empowering people with disability to live independently, build confidence, and achieve their goals.

At genU, we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community-focused initiatives, we’re here to help people live their best lives.

What you’ll do

As a Personal Support Worker, you’ll support people to live safely, independently, and with dignity by providing:

• Personal and self-care support including hygiene, dressing, eating and meal preparation
• Light domestic assistance and support with daily living tasks
• Community access support including transport, shopping, and social outings
• Skill development and personal growth opportunities aligned with support plans
• Respectful, strengths-based support that upholds privacy, empowerment, and choice

What you’ll bring

You’ll be someone who is empowering, attentive, and committed to making a positive impact. You will bring:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Sensitivity, understanding, and respect for each participant’s abilities, strengths, and circumstances
• Ability to maintain documentation, file notes and follow support plans
• Flexibility to support a wide range of clients with individualised needs
• Professional integrity, reliability, and a person-centred mindset

You’ll also need

• Certificate III in Community Services (Disability) or equivalent
• Current First Aid & CPR
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings.

We’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

You’ll also get

• Salary packaging – up to $15,900 tax-free + additional meal/entertainment benefits
• Employee discounts – savings at 450+ retailers such as Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• Wellbeing support – 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• University study discount – 25% off courses at Torrens University
• Referral bonus – refer great people and be rewarded!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team [e-mail]03 5249 6119.

Note: Recruitment is accepting multiple applications for vacant positions.

Current genU staff should apply via the staff intranet.