Tagalog Speaking - Disability Support Worker

Leora Healthcare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay rates

Penalty rates where applicable

Ongoing training and development

Supportive leadership teams

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Leora Healthcare is seeking a Tagalog-speaking Disability Support Worker to assist a client in Brookfield, VIC. You will provide person-centred support, assist with daily activities, transport to appointments, and enable community participation with sensitivity to the client’s preferences and dignity.

The role requires driving with your own vehicle, strong communication, and respect for privacy. Experience in intellectual disability is valued, with opportunities for ongoing training and

Qualifications

• Fluent in Tagalog to support clear communication with client.
• Calm, patient and respectful approach required.
• Experience with intellectual disability is highly desirable.
• Must be able to drive and transport the client in own vehicle.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification preferred.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with the client in Tagalog to build trust and understanding.
• Provide person-centred support according to the client’s plan and routines.
• Deliver Domestic Assistance (DA) including light cleaning and laundry.
• Support Community Participation (CP) and companionship in activities.
• Prepare simple, nutritious meals based on client preferences.
• Encourage independence and assist with daily tasks at the client’s pace.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.

Skills

Tagalog fluency

Calm demeanor

Reliability

Intellectual disability experience

Education

Certificate III or IV in Disability/Individual Support/Aged Care

Job description

Tagalog Speaking - Disability Support Worker

At Leora Healthcare, our Support Workers bring light into people’s everyday lives by supporting dignity, independence and choice.

We are seeking a calm, reliable and experienced Tagalog-speaking Disability Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred support to a client living in Brookfield, VIC

The successful candidate must be confident driving and have their own reliable vehicle, as the role involves transporting the client to appointments, activities and community outings.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide respectful and consistent support tailored to the client’s individual needs, preferences and support plan.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Communicating with the client in Tagalog to support clear communication and build a comfortable, trusting relationship
• Supporting a client with an intellectual disability, including providing gentle prompts and guidance with day-to-day tasks and routines
• Providing Domestic Assistance (DA), including light household cleaning, laundry and maintaining a safe and tidy home environment
• Providing Community Participation (CP) and companionship, such as going to the park, having a coffee and participating in other community-based activities
• Preparing nutritious meals based on the client’s preferences and needs
• Encouraging independence and supporting the client to complete everyday activities at their own pace
• Providing calm, patient and respectful support with a focus on strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Building a positive and consistent relationship while promoting the client’s choice, dignity and independence
• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times

About You

You are a compassionate and dependable Support Worker who:

• Speaks Tagalog confidently
• Is calm, patient and respectful

Experience is Intellectual Disability is highly desirable

• Enjoys providing companionship and social support
• Is confident driving and transporting a client
• Can prepare simple, nutritious meals
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can follow support plans, routines and instructions accurately
• Is comfortable working independently in a client’s home and community
• Is reliable and committed to providing consistent support
• Respects individual choice, privacy, dignity and independence
• Has a genuine passion for making a positive difference in someone’s everyday life

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• A valid Australian Driver’s Licence
• Your own reliable vehicle suitable for transporting the client
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care or a relevant qualification ( preferred)

Why Join Leora Healthcare?

When you join Leora Healthcare, you’ll become part of a team that values the important work Support Workers do every day.

We offer:

• Above-award pay rates
• Penalty rates where applicable
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Support from experienced care and leadership teams
• Recognition and appreciation for your contribution
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits
• Opportunities to grow within the organisation
• A supportive and respectful working environment

Our Commitment

At Leora Healthcare, we are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support that enables our clients to live with dignity, independence and choice.

We are looking for someone who shares this commitment and understands that great support is about more than completing tasks—it is about building trust, creating meaningful connections and helping clients live the life they choose.

Acknowledgement of Country

Leora acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living today.

Company Overview

Leora Healthcare is a trusted provider of disability and aged care services, along with an innovative mental health and wellbeing platform for businesses. We were founded in 2008 as Afea Care Services by our Founder and Co-CEO Esha Oberoi. As she scaled Afea as a disability and aged care service, she saw the challenges her staff and clients faced in accessing timely mental health support. To address this urgent need, she founded and launched Leora AI, an AI-driven platform and mental health service. In 2024, Afea Care Services and Leora AI united under one iconic brand, Leora Healthcare, aligning with our long‑term vision to provide innovative and holistic healthcare services. Leora means light and is a symbol of illumination, clarity and enlightenment. As Leora Healthcare, we continue the important work of providing life‑changing care and support.