Support Worker - Accommodation - Camberwell

LiveHire Limited; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction

Paid travel between client shifts

Employee referral bonus

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Claro Disability Services is looking for compassionate care professionals to support clients with complex needs. You will engage with clients and families to set goals, coordinate mobility and daily tasks, and liaise with medical teams as plans evolve.

The role emphasizes autonomy, cultural respect, and meaningful community participation, with a flexible roster across client shifts. Experience in disability or aged care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years’ experience in Disability or Aged Care.
• Ability to work with people with complex care needs and diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent listener and responsive to client goals and family input.

Responsibilities

• Chat with the client and family to understand goals and routines.
• Support mobility, daily tasks, and use of assistive devices as outlined.
• Monitor medical plans and liaise with the care team as things shift.
• Facilitate social participation and community access aligned with interests.
• Encourage autonomy, respect consent, and empower decision-making.
• Demonstrate cultural humility and respect for diverse backgrounds.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated supports.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Teamwork

Notetaking

Flexibility

Job description

About Claro Disability Services

At Claro, we help people with complex needs live more independent and confident lives. We set the standard for specialist disability services, delivering excellence in complex support. With 30 years of experience and national coverage, we provide the right homes, supports, and transitions guided by expertise and delivered with care.

What makes this role exciting

• You’ll work with people who have big, real world needs, from mobility and medical care to daily routines, communication, and fun activities.
• Every client is a unique story. You’ll tailor supports to their goals, vibes, routines, values, and culture.
• You’ll team up with families, medical professionals, and other support workers to keep everything running smoothly.
• Shifts flexible with your day, and you’ll build genuine relationships, not just checklists

What you’ll do

• Person-centered planning: Chat with the client (and family/advocates), get the know them and understanding of goals and routines.
• Complex physical care: Help with mobility, transfers, positioning, daily tasks, and devices (wheelchairs, aids, etc.) as outlined in the plan
• Medical supports: Watch for changes, follow med/clinical plans, and liaise with the care team if things shift.
• Social time and participation: Bring meaning, fun, and community access aligned with interests.
• Autonomy and advocacy: Support decision-making, respect consent, boost independence where possible.
• Cultural humility: Respect backgrounds, beliefs, and ways of being
• You will be working with clients with stroke, Spina Bifida, Non verbal, complex care ,Stoma care, bladder care, catheter care, bowel care ,meal prep, personal care, medication, community participation, use of electric wheelchair,cleaning, cooking, shopping, client specific management plans.

Who we’re looking for

• A person-centered, warm, patient, and genuinely caring soul.
• Interest or experience in complex care, disability, and health nuances.
• Great communicator: listens well, reads cues, and adapts to different styles.
• Reliable and professional, with good notetaking and teamwork.
• Flexible and adaptable; comfortable with changing needs and shifts.
• Values fit: Bring Energy, Nurture and Care, Act with Integrity, Listen and Connect in action.
• Must have: 1-3 years experience in Disability or Aged Care

Available roster lines:

LINE 1

Week 1

• Mon - 10am to 3pm
• Tues - 7am to 3pm
• Wed - 3pm to 10pm
• Thur - 3pm to 10pm
• Fri - 3pm to 8pm

Week 2

• Mon - 3pm to 9pm
• Tue - 10am to 5.30pm
• Wed -10am to 3pm
• Fri - 3pm to 8pm
• Sun - 2pm to 8pm

Total 57.5 hours F/N

LINE 5

Week 1

• Mon - 6pm to 7am inc S/O (11pm - 7am)
• Wed - 7.30am to 1.30pm
• Sat - 7am to 1.30pm
• Sun - 2pm to 10pm

Week 2

• Mon - 7am to 3pm
• Tues - 7.30am to 1.30pm
• Wed - 7.30am to 1.30pm
• Sat - 2.30pm to 8pm
• Sun - 6pm to 7am inc S/O (11pm - 7am)

Total 53 hours F/N

LINE 7

Week 1

• Tues - 6pm to 7am inc S/O (11pm - 7am)
• Wed - 6pm to 7am inc S/O (11pm - 7am)
• Thur - 6pm to 7am inc S/O (11pm - 7am)
• Sun - 7am to 3pm

Week 2

• Mon - 7am to 3pm
• Tue - 7am to 3pm
• Wed - 7am to 3pm
• Thur - 7am to 3pm
• Sat - 7am to 3pm

Total 60 hours F/N

LINE 10

Week 1

• Mon - 3pm to 9pm
• Wed - 10am to 3pm
• Thur - 7am to 3pm
• Fri - 10am to 3.30pm
• Sat - 7.30am to 2pm

Week 2

• Wed -6pm to 7am inc S/O (11pm - 7am)
• Fri - 3.30pm to 9pm
• Sat - 3pm to 9pm
• Sun - 9am to 2pm

Total 51.5 hours F/N

LINE 11

Week 1

• Mon - 9am to 2pm
• Tue - 10am to 3pm
• Thur - 10am to 3.30pm
• Fri - 6pm to 7am inc S/O (11pm - 7am)
• Sun - 7.30am to 2pm

Week 2

• Thur - 10am to 3.30pm
• Fri - 10am to 3.30pm
• Sat - 7.30am to 2pm
• Sun - 5pm to 10pm

Total 49.5 hours F/N

LINE 13

Week 1

• Mon - 3pm to 8pm
• Tue - 3pm to 9pm
• Wed - 9am to 2pm
• Thu - 3.30pm to 9pm
• Fri - 3.30pm to 9pm

Week 2

• Mon - 9am to 2pm
• Tue - 3.30pm to 9pm
• Wed - 3pm to 9pm
• Thu - 3.30pm to 9pm
• Sun - 7am to 1.30pm

Total 55.5 hours F/N

What you’ll get (the good stuff)

• Paid induction and training when you start
• Paid travel between client shifts (minimum distance applies)
• Real-impact, person-centered work that’s meaningful day-to-day.
• Employee referral bonus to the value of $300
• Tailored onboarding for each client and ongoing support from a clinical team.
• Flexible scheduling to fit your life while serving clients well.
• A kind, collaborative team that values your voice and growth.
• Competitive pay and clear paths to deepen your skills and roles.
• A workplace that lives our values every day, in every interaction.
• Employee of the month

We are a values-led organisation, we bring energy, act with integrity, nurture and care and we listen and connect. Our values demonstrate our commitment to our people, customers, and community, and define who we are, what we do, and how we do it. When we come together, we shine.

We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities, gender identities and expressions & LGBTIQA+ people.