Disability Support Workers

**Job description**

**Disability Support Workers - South East Melbourne (Mordialloc, Dandenong, Springvale, Noble Park)**
**Location**: South East Melbourne
**Employment Type**: Flexible Opportunities Available
**Pay**: $41.79 - $45.60 per hour (Higher rates on weekends and public holidays)

**Fully Paid Induction with Complimentary Lunch Provided**

**Shift Pattern - Female Client in Mordialloc**
**Morning Shifts**: 6:30am - 8:30am (Monday only at this stage; may increase based on client needs)
**Evening Shifts**: 9:00pm - 11:00pm (Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday)

**About AQA**
AQA was founded in 1987 by individuals with quadriplegia who recognised the need for better access to information, support, and employment opportunities for people living with spinal cord injuries. Over the years, we’ve evolved into a vibrant and diverse community, offering services, resources, and relationships that help us support one another in living full, enriching lives.

**Support Workers at AQA**
As a Support Worker with AQA, you’ll empower clients in their homes to be independent and fully participate in their community. You’ll play a key role in helping them achieve their personal goals and aspirations.

Your day-to-day duties will include:

- Personal care (showering, toileting, manual transfers, etc.)
- Administering medications
- High-Intensity Supports (e.g., bowel care, urinary and catheter care)
- Domestic support (e.g., laundry, light cleaning)
- Social support (companionship)
- Community access and engagement

**Why Join AQA? Here’s What We Offer**:
**Job Stability & Flexibility**: Enjoy reliable employment with flexible hours that suit your lifestyle.
**Team Support**: Join a fantastic crew of dedicated professionals who will back you up and make work enjoyable.
**Comprehensive Training**: Get professional development opportunities, including high-intensity support and manual handling training, to enhance your skills.
**Career Growth**: Over 30% of our office-based staff started as Support Workers. Your next career move could be just around the corner
**Competitive Pay**: Rates starting from $41.79 to $45.60 per hour, with higher rates for weekends and public holidays.
**Salary Sacrifice**: Maximise your earnings with full access to salary packaging benefits.
**Travel Reimbursement**: Get paid for travelling between clients at a generous rate per kilometre.
**Mindfit at Work**: Your wellbeing matters. Access confidential counselling and wellbeing resources, including up to 3 free sessions per year.
**Ongoing Support**: We partner with you to build a roster that meets both your needs and our clients’ needs.

**About You**:
Experience in disability support work is helpful but not essential. The most important qualities are reliability and a genuine desire to connect with and support people.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including experienced support workers, aged care workers, nurses, and those with no prior experience but a passion for caring.

**Essential Criteria**:

- A deep commitment to providing respectful and reliable care
- NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Full Australian working rights
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle for client visits
- Digital literacy and a willingness to learn
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate of Completion
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Evidence of at least one COVID-19 vaccination or valid exemption

**How to Apply**:
If you're passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you

**To apply, upload your resume and cover letter** via Indeed.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $41.79 - $45.60 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Salary packaging
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Rotating roster

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Have you obtained your NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and your Victorian WWCC?
- Do you have a full Australian driver's licence, access to your own vehicle, and full comprehensive insurance?
- Have you previously worked with clients who have a physical disability or who have a Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)?
- Do you have experience with personal care, including bowel and urinary care?
- Do you have experience with manual handling tasks, such as hoisting and client transfers?
- Can you provide two contactable referees?
- What suburb do you live in?
- Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?
- This role requires availability for the following fixed shifts in Mordialloc: Monday mornings (6:30am-8:30am) and Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday evenings (9:00pm-11:00pm). Are you available to commit to this specific shift pattern?

Work Location: In person