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City of Melbourne, Australia Nextt Full time

Disabiltiy Support Worker - East Melbourne

Posted: 02/10/2025

Female Disability Support Workers – East Melbourne

We’re seeking two compassionate and proactive FEMALE Disability Support Workers to join our team in East Melbourne, supporting a respectful male client who lives at home with his wife.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact by supporting independence, health, and community connection.

About the Role
You’ll play an important role in:

- Supporting safe mobility and walking in the community, including planning rest breaks and avoiding trip hazards.
- Facilitating water-based and gym exercise programs as guided by his Physio, and liaising with the Physio when required.
- Assisting the client to engage in leisure activities such as local walks, library visits, and community outings.
- Encouraging daily routines, pacing activities, and using visual prompts and written supports to strengthen memory, planning, and sequencing.
- Helping the client manage fatigue, build confidence, and enjoy meaningful community participation.

Shifts:

- Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 10:00am to 3:30pm

About You
We are looking for female Disability Support Workers who are:

- Patient, reliable, and great problem-solvers.
- Confident supporting mobility and water based exercise programs.
- Skilled in promoting independence, planning safe community activities, and supporting executive function.
- Positive, respectful, and committed to empowering clients to live well.

Certificates & Licences Required:

- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, or equivalent
- Australian Driver’s Licence and fully insured vehicle

Pay Rates (SCHADS Award B2.1 – Casual):

- Base hourly: $43.23
- Afternoon shift (ends 8pm–midnight, Mon–Fri): $47.55
- Active night shift (after midnight or before 6am, Mon–Fri): $48.41
- Saturday: $60.52
- Sunday: $77.81
- Public holiday: $95.10

Why Work with Nextt?
At Nextt, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where your passion meets purpose. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ members, and First Nations and Torres Strait Islander candidates. If you’re a passionate support worker who loves making a difference, we’d love to hear from you

Female DSWs wanted in East Melbourne to assist with mobility, gym & water programs, leisure activities, and supporting independence.

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