Disability Support Worker - Casual - North & North-West Melbourne

Location: Broadmeadows & Northern Suburbs
Service Area: primarily Broadmeadows, Coolaroo, St Albans and Moonee Ponds

KoalaKare is currently seeking a reliable and experienced Disability Support Worker to join our support team for participants located across Melbourne’s northern and north-western suburbs.

We currently have relief shifts available, with the opportunity to build a broader and more consistent roster by supporting other participants in the area.

We are looking for someone who is calm, patient, reliable and genuinely enjoys supporting people to live meaningful and independent lives. The successful applicant will be confident working independently, building positive rapport with participants and providing consistent, person-centred support.

This role will primarily involve supporting participants in Broadmeadows, Coolaroo, St Albans and Moonee Ponds, with the possibility of additional shifts in surrounding northern and north-western suburbs.

The ideal applicant will be based in or around the northern/north-western suburbs of Melbourne and be comfortable travelling between participant locations.

A valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle are essential for this role.

• Supporting participants with community access and appointments

• Providing companionship and engaging in shared activities

• Supporting participants to maintain positive routines and engage in their local community

• Light meal preparation and general household tidying

• Encouraging independence and supporting participants to achieve their individual goals

• Providing respectful, person-centred support

• Maintaining clear communication with the KoalaKare team

• Completing accurate and timely shift notes and documentation

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in disability support

• Calm, patient and compassionate

• Reliable, punctual and consistent

• Confident working independently

• Able to build positive and respectful relationships with participants

• Comfortable travelling between different participant locations

• Flexible and willing to accept relief shifts and opportunities to build additional hours

• Committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support

• Certificate III or IV in Disability Support, Individual Support or equivalent

• Current First Aid and CPR certification

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Current Victorian Working with Children Check

• Valid Australian driver’s licence

• Reliable vehicle

• Comprehensive vehicle insurance

• Very good written and verbal English communication skills

• Previous experience working in disability support

• Competitive hourly rate

• Relief shifts with the opportunity to build a broader roster

• Opportunity to develop consistent weekly hours with additional participants

• Supportive and friendly team environment

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Person-centred approach to supporting participants

• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of the people we support

If you are a dedicated, reliable and experienced Disability Support Worker who is passionate about supporting people to live their best lives, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role via Seek.

Please note that this position involves travelling between participant locations across the northern and north-western suburbs of Melbourne, so applicants must have their own reliable vehicle and be comfortable travelling between suburbs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

KoalaKare is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified individuals.