Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker - Community Access (Wangaratta)

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Work type: Casual (T&A)
Location: Hume Moreland
Categories: Disability Support Worker

Location: Wangaratta
Vacancy Type: Casual
Job reference: 494782
Applications close: 19-Sep-2025

Yooralla's Community Access Services located in Mansfield, Benalla, and Wangaratta have great opportunities for motivated individuals who want to make a difference. As a member of our Community Access Teams, you will support children, teenagers, and adults with a disability to actively participate in their community and at home. We offer opportunities for learning, development, and flexible hours to fit around your study or personal commitments.

At Yooralla, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact, supporting people at Community Hubs, in the community, and occasionally at home, to achieve their goals.

• Make meaningful connections and contribute to your local community. Enjoy rewarding work where you can give back and support individuals with disability to reach their life goals, possibly achieving things they might not otherwise have done without your support.
• The ultimate work/life balance – enjoy flexibility in when and where you work to accommodate your family, study, or other commitments. Feel the satisfaction of making a real difference in someone's life after each shift.
• Supportive environment and career development – work with like-minded teammates within a large, established organization. We provide training, safety, quality, and compliance support, with opportunities to develop your career, including professional qualifications.
• Competitive hourly salary – you may earn more than you expect, with options to pick up additional shifts. Plus, benefit from salary packaging to increase your take-home pay and reduce taxable income.

A day in the life of a Community and Recreation Disability Support Worker at Yooralla

Supporting clients towards their goals, engaging in recreation and social activities, shopping, appointments, and events. Assisting with daily living and personal care needs, including meal preparation, hygiene, and mobility.

We seek passionate individuals with a positive attitude, initiative, and eagerness to learn. You should share Yooralla's values and demonstrate:

• A positive approach, self-motivation, and initiative
• Commitment to empowering clients and upholding quality and safety standards
• Effective communication skills and good English literacy
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team
• Willingness to support personal care activities
• Australian Driver Licence
• Right to work in Australia
• Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certificates if not already held

A Certificate IV in Disability, relevant experience, or interest in community services is preferred, but not mandatory. Yooralla provides training and support, including opportunities to work and study concurrently. Transferable skills are also valued.

You will be subject to an NDIS Worker Screening Check.

More about working with Yooralla

With over 100 years of experience, Yooralla is Victoria's most established disability service provider, committed to supporting individuals to live fulfilling lives. We promote diversity, inclusion, and equality, encouraging applications from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. For accessible formats or assistance, contact hr@yooralla.com.au or call 9666 4501.

Advertised: 22 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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