Disability Support Worker

Expert Care Community Service is currently seeking compassionate and dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our growing team. This is a meaningful and rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of individuals living with disabilities.

We are specifically looking for Support Workers based in **Victoria, Australia**, who are passionate about empowering others and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

**About Company**:
Expert Care Community Service is a trusted and growing provider in the disability sector, continually expanding to meet the needs of our community.

We are proud of our dedication to delivering high-quality, person-centred support. Our vision is to empower individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential by promoting independence, inclusion, and meaningful participation in everyday life.

**Job description**:
We are currently hiring multiple Disability Support Workers to support NDIS participants across Victoria. In this role, you will work within the community, delivering a range of person-centred supports aimed at helping participants achieve their goals and build greater independence.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with a diverse group of individuals, including those with complex needs. Your support will focus on developing daily living skills, enhancing social and community engagement, and providing personal care and domestic assistance.

**Details of the role**

**Type**:In-home care support and community access.
**Employment**:Casual roles available
**Salary**:$30 to $40 per hour (Based on qualifications and experience/s)
**Location**:Maribyrnong Victoria, Australia

**Mandatory**:

- NDIS Worker Screening Check and/or Working with Children Check.
- First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Police Check
- Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination
- Drivers license and personal vehicle
- Fluent English skills

**Key duties**:

- Supporting participants in achieving their NDIS Goals while maintaining dignity and respect.
- Maintaining an understanding of participants' needs and overall well-being, with a focus on high-care support requirements.
- Providing personal support, including medication administration, personal hygiene, and ensuring an acceptable level of appearance for their chosen activities.
- Communicating and engaging with participants in a meaningful and relevant manner, while also encouraging them to interact with others.
- Assisting with daily living skills such as cooking, budgeting, and social skills.
- Facilitating community participation by accompanying participants to activities and outings.
- Ensuring accurate documentation and accountability of all supports and services provided through our rostering app, case notes, and incident reporting.
- Performing basic housework tasks such as cleaning and meal preparation.
- Implementing goals, as required.

**Essential for the role**:

- Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, or a related field, is desirable but not necessary.
- Experience working one-on-one with people with disabilities who may have complex medical needs.
- Experience working 1:1 with people with disabilities who may present with challenging behaviours.
- A valid Australian driver's license.
- A reliable vehicle with car insurance.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening, or willingness to obtain one.
- A valid First-Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtain one.
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC), or willingness to obtain one.
- Current Police Check, or willingness to obtain one.
- Values that align with HiFive Newcastle Community Services.
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal, written, and listening.
- Problem-solving abilities and a creative, innovative mindset.
- Flexible availability to work a range of shifts during the week, overnight, and occasional weekends.
- Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
- Do you own or have regular access to a car?
- Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?
- Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
- Do you have a Certificate III in Individual Support?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
- Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?

**Experience**:

- Support worker: 1 year (preferred)

**Licence/Certification**:

- First Aid Certification (preferred)
- Working with Children Check (preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (preferred)
- National Police Certificate (preferred)
- Driver Licence (required)

**Work Authorisation**:

- Australia (required)

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 12 - 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Shift work

Work Location: In person