**Position Title**: Disability Support Worker
**Employment Type**: Casual
**Location**: PAKENHAM Or SURROUNDING AREAS
**Reports To**: Team Leader / Coordinator
**Award**: Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS)
**About the Role**
We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide person-centred support to individuals living with a disability, in line with their NDIS plans. You will help clients live independently, participate in the community, and achieve their personal goals.
**Key Responsibilities** Personal Support:
- Assist with personal care tasks (e.g. bathing, dressing, toileting)
- Provide mobility support and manual handling where required
- Support with continence management and medication administration (if qualified)
Daily Living Support:
- Meal preparation and feeding support
- Domestic duties including cleaning, laundry, and basic home care
- Assistance with budgeting, grocery shopping, and routine planning
Community Participation:
- Support clients to access social and recreational activities
- Accompany clients to medical appointments or community events
- Encourage skill development and independence in community settings
Documentation & Compliance:
- Complete accurate daily case notes and incident reports
- Follow NDIS support plans, behaviour support plans, and risk assessments
- Adhere to NDIS Practice Standards, privacy laws, and workplace health & safety policies
Communication & Collaboration:
- Liaise professionally with clients, families, support coordinators, and allied health professionals
- Participate in team meetings, ongoing training, and supervision
- Advocate for clients' rights and individual choice
**Essential Criteria**
- Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, or related field
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
- Full Australian Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle (with comprehensive insurance)
- COVID-19 Vaccination (as per current health regulations)
**Desirable**
- Manual Handling and Medication Administration Training
- Experience with complex behaviours or high-needs participants
- Knowledge of NDIS reporting requirements
**What We Offer**
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Flexible working arrangements
- Meaningful and rewarding work that changes lives
**Job Type**: Casual
Pay: $32.50 - $70.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
Licence/Certification:
- Licence (required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (preferred)
Work Location: In person