Disability Support Worker

Join Our Team as a Disability Support Worker - Beveridge (New SIL Home)SIA Support Services - Immediate Start Available.

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people living with mental health and complex support needs? SIA Support Services is seeking experienced, compassionate, and resilient Disability Support Workers to join our team for a brand-new Disability Accommodation (SIL) home in Beveridge, Victoria.This opportunity involves supporting client(s) living with schizophrenia, a history of substance misuse, and behaviours of concern including absconding. We’re looking for professionals who are calm under pressure, trauma-informed, and confident working within structured Positive Behaviour Support frameworks.

Why Join SIA Support Services?

Be part of an exciting new SIL launch in a purpose-built home.

Make a real impact on someone's life through person-centred and trauma-informed care.

Join a supportive and professional team focused on integrity, safety, and respect.

Enjoy competitive hourly rates ($33-$38/hour) and a variety of shifts.

Access ongoing training and development in complex care and mental health support.

Key Responsibilities:
Deliver person-centred, strengths-based daily living support including personal care, medication management, and meal preparation.

Promote independence, emotional wellbeing, and skill-building through consistent routines and respectful engagement.

Respond calmly and effectively to behaviours of concern using approved Positive Behaviour Support strategies.

Support community inclusion and social engagement while maintaining duty of care.

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with NDIS standards.

Work collaboratively with behaviour practitioners, coordinators, and mental health professionals.

What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience supporting individuals with psychosocial disability, mental health diagnoses, and challenging behaviours.

Ability to remain composed in high-stress situations and respond empathetically to complex needs.

Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, mental health recovery models, and safeguarding protocols.

Current driver’s licence and reliable, roadworthy vehicle.

Flexibility for shift work across mornings, afternoons, evenings, sleepovers, and weekends.

Mandatory Requirements:
Certificate III or IV in Disability, Community Services, or Mental Health (or currently studying).

Current First Aid and CPR certification.

NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check.

Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination status.

Manual Handling and Medication Administration training (or willing to complete).Highly Regarded:
Experience working in supported accommodation or forensic disability environments.

Mental Health First Aid or Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) training.

Cultural competence and multilingual skills.

Be the Difference in Beveridge

If you are a reliable, emotionally intelligent support worker with the skills to handle complex behaviours, we’d love to hear from you.

**Job Type**: Casual

Shifts Available:Morning / Afternoon / EveningSleepovers / Weekends / Public Holidays

Location: Beveridge, VIC (On-site only)

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $33.00 - $38.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Afternoon shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

Work Location: In person