Disability Support Worker

**Disability Support Worker - Sleepover Shifts | Dandenong**

**Make a genuine difference - support long-term clients in a calm, home-like setting.**

Join our dedicated team at Supported Steps and work closely with individuals who have physical disabilities. You'll help them live with dignity, independence, and joy in a safe and supportive Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) environment.

**Sleepover Shift Structure & Pay**

Each Sleepover Shift includes:

- **4 hours of active support**:

- **8 hours of sleepover component**

**Pay Per Shift**:
**Weekday Sleepover Shift** (4 hours Active + Sleepover Allowance) = **$258.56 per shift**
**Saturday Sleepover Shift** (4 hours Active + Sleepover Allowance) = **$314.90 per shift**
**Sunday Sleepover Shift** (4 hours Active + Sleepover Allowance) = **$356.24 per shift**
**Public Holiday Sleepover Shift** (4 hours Active + Sleepover Allowance) = **$438.87 per shift**

**About Supported Steps**

At Supported Steps, we pride ourselves on our extensive experience and deep empathy in disability care. Upholding our ethos — **"We Genuinely Care"** — we are committed to delivering personalised, high-quality support that empowers people with disabilities to live fulfilling lives.

**Essential Qualifications & Documents**
- CPR & First Aid Certificate (Level 2)
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (completed)
- Infection Control Training Certificate
- Australian work rights (citizenship/visa)

**Required Experience & Skills**
- Aged Care, Disability, or Nursing experience (overseas qualifications may be considered)
- Strong skills in personal care: showering, toileting, dressing, hoist transfers, continence care
- Confidence and comfort with all hygiene-related support
- Ability to work independently in 1:1 settings
- Professional, empathetic, and reliable approach to care
- Comfortable supporting clients with high physical and complex care needs
- Applicants living locally will be highly regarded
- Flexible for short, long, and overnight shifts

**Important - Please Read Before Applying**

This role **requires hands-on personal care** for individuals with high physical and complex needs.
We are looking for support workers who:

- Have real experience providing personal care
- Are confident and capable with hygiene-related tasks

**If you are not comfortable with hands-on care, this role may not be suitable.**

**Applicants With High Intensity Support Experience Will Be Highly Considered**
- Complex bowel care
- PEG feeding and management
- Tracheostomy care
- Ventilator support
- Subcutaneous injections
- PRN medication administration
- Severe dysphagia and mealtime management

**Role Overview**

You'll support a small group of long-term residents (max. 3) in a newly built, fully accessible SDA. Your role includes:

- Personal care and assistance with daily tasks
- Encouraging participation in enjoyable routines and community activities
- Creating a safe, friendly, and respectful home environment
- Working under the direction of an experienced Nurse Manager
- Building long-term relationships with clients who have stable support needs (no behavioural presentations)

**Benefits**
- Competitive pay rates
- Warm, positive and supportive team environment
- Ongoing professional development
- Work under the guidance of an experienced Nursing Manager
- Long-term clients - build real, meaningful relationships

**Schedule**
- Full-Time, Part-Time, and Casual roles available
- Flexible rostering including overnight and sleepover shifts
- **ABN contractors may be considered for specific engagements**

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of people with disabilities and want to be part of a team that truly cares, please send your **resume and cover letter** to:
**Application Deadline: Midnight, 7th August 2025**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term, Subcontract, Casual, Contract

Pay: $34.45 - $38.57 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 36 per week

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

- Are you available to work Sleepover Shifts (9pm START - 9am FINISH)? Please list your available days.
- Do you have experience providing personal care (e.g. showering, toileting, dressing, hoisting) in a disability support role? Please describe briefly.
- Do you currently hold the legal right to work in Australia (e.g. Citizen, PR, Visa with work rights)? Please specify.
- If you are on a visa, please indicate the visa type and any work restrictions (e.g. student visa with 48-hour cap).

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 14/07/2025