Disability Support Worker – Wembley

Position Title: Disability Support Worker

Location: Wembley

Hourly rate: $34.44 – $36.81 including 25% casual loading

🌟 About the Company:

Essential Nursing and Disability Services is a diversity-led NDIS care and community services provider committed to excellence in everything we do. Our unique team partners with stakeholders to deliver person-focused caring services across the disability sector, ensuring each participant receives the support they need to thrive. We recognise that every participant has individual needs, aspirations, and preferences. That’s why we take the time to listen, understand, and tailor our services to ensure each person can achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilled life at home and within their community.

🌟About the Role

We are seeking experienced and compassionate Support Workers (in line with participant choice and support requirements) to join our dedicated team, supporting individuals living with multiple complexities.

This role is ideal for experienced professionals who are passionate about supporting people living with dementia and challenging behaviours. You will provide person-centred support to promote independence, dignity, and quality of life while responding calmly and confidently to behaviours of concern. Working as part of a small, supportive team, you will assist with daily living activities in a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment.

This position will initially be offered on a casual basis, with the opportunity to transition to a permanent part-time based on performance, reliability, and demonstrated skills.

💼 Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred personal care and daily living support.
• Support participants living with dementia and complex behaviours by providing compassionate, consistent, and individualised care.
• Follow Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans and implement behaviour support strategies safely and consistently.
• Assist with medication administration, meal-time management, and complex care supports.
• Apply effective communication strategies and adapt support approaches to meet each participant’s cognitive, emotional, and communication needs.
• Provide high-intensity supports, including manual handling and other complex care tasks where appropriately trained and competent.
• Maintain accurate progress notes, incident reports, and documentation.
• Implement care plans and work collaboratively with allied health professionals and stakeholders.
• Support participants to engage in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment at all times.
• Adhere to WHS requirements, infection control standards, safeguarding obligations, and organisational policies and procedures.

👩‍⚕️ Qualifications & Experience Required

Essential:

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability or Aged Care, or other relevant qualification
• Demonstrated experience of a minimum of 2 years supporting individuals with Dementia
• Knowledge on the implementation of PBS strategies.
• Experience in mealtime management (texture modifications, aspiration prevention).
• Medication administration competency and experience.
• First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) – current and valid.
• Manual Handling and Infection Control training (completed within the last 12 months).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain).
• Australian Driver’s Licence and reliable, insured vehicle.
• Completion of NDIS Workers’ Orientation Module
• Flu vaccination 2026
• Valid working rights

Desirable:

• Additional qualifications or training in Behaviour Support, Dementia Care, or Mental Health.
• Experience in supported independent living (SIL) or residential disability settings.
• Demonstrated understanding of dementia progression, cognitive changes, behaviours of concern, emotional regulation, and person-centred support approaches.

🧩 Skills & Attributes

• Empathetic, patient, and person-centred approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support individuals using Assistive Technology.
• Strong observation and reporting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible and reliable with a professional attitude.
• Commitment to maintaining residents’ dignity and promoting independence.

🧩 What’s on offer?

• Flexible work arrangements
• Hourly rate: $34.44 – $36.81 plus relevant penalties where applicable
• Novated lease – saving on tax
• Learning & development opportunities
• Positive and inclusive work culture