Support Worker - South Melbourne

Independence Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Independence Australia – South Melbourne is seeking a kind, patient Support Worker to assist a client with complex support needs during sleepover shifts from 3:00pm to 9:00am. You will help with daily living, personal care and building independence within a respectful, person‑centred approach.

The role emphasizes consistent hours, reliability, and the ability to adapt to routines, with full training provided in Behaviour Support to support the client’s safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, respectful, and client-centred care.
• Flexible and adaptable to client preferences, privacy, and independence.
• Experience with complex behaviours and behaviours of concern.
• Behaviour Support training and guidance provided.
• Reliable with a current driver’s licence and comfortable driving.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living activities and personal care.
• Promote wellbeing and independence in a client-centred way.
• Provide compassionate, safe, respectful support.

Skills

Compassionate care

Flexible

Experience with complex behaviours

Behaviour Support training

Driver's license

Job description

Independence Australia – South Melbourne VIC

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About us

Independence Australia Group is a social enterprise that provides choice for people with a disability or other personal need, enabling them to regain and retain their independence within an inclusive community. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to participate in life and the community, regardless of ability. Our aim is to improve the quality of life and provide access to products, resources and support to allow people to make choices to enhance their well‑being and lifestyle, whether it’s in their own home, local community or in our residential facilities.

About the role

We are seeking a kind, patient, and empathetic Support Worker to provide high-quality care and assistance to a client with complex support needs based in South Melbourne. This position is ideal for someone seeking consistent sleepover shifts, with regular ongoing opportunities on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, working approximately 3:00pm to 9:00am (including an overnight sleepover component). To support a successful introduction to the client and their routines, shifts may initially commence with shorter hours before gradually building to the full sleepover schedule. You will play an important role in supporting the client’s daily living activities, personal care, wellbeing, and independence while providing compassionate, person-centred support in a safe and respectful manner.

About you

• Compassionate, respectful, and committed to client-centred care
• Flexible and adaptable to support the clients' personal preferences, privacy, and independence
• Experience with complex and behaviours of concern
• Experience with complex behaviours, with a willingness to learn the customer’s communication style, routines and triggers. Behaviour Support training and guidance will be provided.
• Reliable, with a current driver’s license and comfortable driving

Why work with us

As a valued member of our team, you have access to a range of benefits and perks to ensure you thrive at AQA, including:

• Access salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay by reducing your taxable income.
• Access free confidential counselling and support from our Employee Assistance Program.
• As a social enterprise, we aren’t solely reliant on external funding which means better job security so you can focus on providing quality care and service to our customers.

Work with purpose

Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a positive impact on people’s lives? Join the AQA team (part of Independence Australia) to help thousands of Australians living with disability and personal need lead fulfilling and independent lives.

Be part of a team that values equity, empathy, respect and quality underpinned by our four guiding principles:

• Customer Centric: Ensuring that customers have choice and control is paramount in our decision making.
• Valued People: Encouraging and rewarding innovation and excellence, recognition, and feedback.
• One Organisation: Sharing a common purpose supported by positive contributions, clear responsibilities, and accountability.
• Strive for Excellence:We value and reward innovative thinking, proactivity, resourcefulness, and responsiveness.

Commitment to Diversity

Independence Australia Group is an equal opportunity employer and believe our people should reflect the diverse communities we operate in. We encourage applications from people with a disability, CALD, LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.