Female Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Condell Park, Australia Melbourne Health & Care Services Full time

**Female Disability Support Worker - Casual Role | Blakehurst NSW**
**Melbourne Health & Care Services (MHCS)**

**We are currently hiring a female support worker to provide personalised support to a young participant with Level 3 Autism (non-verbal) and Intellectual Disability.**

This is a casual role with set weekly shifts and the potential for increased hours during school holidays. We're looking for someone who is proactive, energetic, and confident in engaging with children who require a high level of support.

**Essential Requirements**
- Experience supporting children with Level 3 Autism (non-verbal) and intellectual disability
- Ability to actively engage with a child in a calm, patient, and structured way
- Bubbly, outgoing personality with a passion for working with children
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills
- Reliable, professional, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Female applicants only, in line with the participant’s care preferences under the Equal Opportunity Act

**Location**
Supports are based in **Blakehurst, NSW**

**Shift Times**
- Monday: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
- Tuesday: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
- Sunday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
- **School holidays**: Increased hours available, typically between 9:30am - 4:30pm

**About Us**
Melbourne Health & Care Services (MHCS) was founded in Melbourne and has since expanded into New South Wales. With nearly five years in the disability sector, we've built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, person-centred support to people of all ages with physical and psychosocial disabilities.

As our participant base grows, so does our team. We're now looking for experienced and passionate Disability Support Workers who are ready to make a meaningful difference, and grow with us.

**Why Work With MHCS**
- Competitive casual hourly rates
- Paid kilometre reimbursement and broken shift allowances
- Consistent roster with the flexibility to pick up additional shifts
- Clear pathways into full-time or leadership roles
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Ongoing professional development opportunities

**About the Role**
We're seeking Disability Support Workers to provide personalised, community-based care. This role involves supporting participants with a range of needs, from daily living tasks to social and recreational activities, including those with more complex behaviours.

No two days are the same. You’ll be working with a variety of participants, each with their own goals, routines, and challenges. Your focus will be on empowering individuals to live with independence, dignity, and connection to their community.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Personal care and assistance with daily routines
- Meal preparation and light domestic duties
- Medication prompts and health-related support
- Support with community access and social engagement
- Working alongside participants who may display complex behaviours
- Communicating with families, health professionals, and internal teams
- Completing daily documentation and shift reporting using mobile apps

**What We’re Looking For**
- Previous experience in disability or community support
- A calm, professional, and reliable approach
- Excellent communication skills
- Comfortable using mobile technology and apps
- Current Australian driver’s licence and reliable vehicle (essential)
- Availability across various shifts, including weekends

**Desirable but Not Essential**:

- Experience supporting individuals with complex behaviours or mental health conditions
- Knowledge of person-centred active support
- Ambition to progress into senior or leadership roles

**How to Apply**
If you're a confident, compassionate support worker who’s ready to be part of a values-driven organisation, we want to hear from you.

Join MHCS and be part of a team that’s making a genuine difference every day.

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $37.58 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Do you have Manual Handling Experience?

**Experience**:

- Disability Personal Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person


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