Support Worker

Community Accessability; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Salary packaging benefits

Group buying discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Security and stability in a not-for-\n

Job summary

Community Accessability in Victoria is expanding its compassionate team of Disability Support Workers to deliver in-home and community services that support independence and inclusion for people with disabilities and the elderly.

We value reliability, empathy and teamwork. A valid driver's license, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, and a Working with Children Check are essential. Weekend and afternoon availability is required; salary packaging and travel reimbursements are available.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Compassionate and patient demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Assisting and supporting in group activities and outings.
• Providing in home and in community respite.
• Support participants in our respite house facility.
• Assisting with light domestic duties, personal hygiene, providing meals and other health and wellness related activities.
• Assisting to develop independence and build on life skills.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Empathy

Independence

Job description

Community Accessability – Enabling Independence

Community Accessability is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the independence and inclusion of people with disabilities and the elderly. With six offices across regional Victoria, we provide transport, community access, and in-home services through the NDIS, HACCPYP and Aged Care programs.

We're proud to have a committed team and volunteers who are all driven by a shared vision of enhancing lives and building stronger communities.

At Community Accessability we believe that every person has the opportunity to live the life they choose. We are passionate about supporting and connecting people with the services they need to maintain their independence.

What we can offer:

• Supportive team environment
• Reimbursement for travel
• Work life balance
• Access to salary packaging, meal and entertainment benefits - up to $15,900 per year tax free as well as up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits
• Access to group buying discounts through our HR platform
• Access to EAP
• Security and stability within a large and growing organisation
• Career progression opportunities and experience with a registered NDIS provider

Due to continual growth we are looking to expand our amazing team and have the opportunity for an experienced, compassionate and engaging Disability Support Worker to join us! Weekend and afternoon availability is essential.

We are searching for support workers who have experience/training in residential care, personal care and behaviours.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting and supporting in group activities and outings.
• Providing in home and in community respite.
• Support participants in our respite house facility.
• Assisting with light domestic duties, personal hygiene, providing meals and other health and wellness related activities.
• Assisting to develop independence and build on life skills.

About you:

• A valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Current and clear Working with Children Check
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Compassionate and patient demeanor
• Qualifications or experience highly desirable.

Position closes 30/11/25

Community Accessability is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and a Working with Children Check.