Ward Support jobs in Melbourne VIC

Looking for regular ongoing hours or just a few extra shifts to fit around your current commitments? We'd love to hear from you!

Hi Five Community Services is looking for reliable, compassionate and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our growing team.

We have opportunities for workers seeking consistent shifts, flexible casual work or additional hours alongside their existing employment.

Locations: Wyndham Vale, Werribee, Truganina, Melton, Point Cook and Kingsbury.

About the Company:

Hi Five Community Services is an established and growing NDIS provider committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports.

We believe in empowering people with disability to live independently, achieve their goals and participate meaningfully in their communities.

Job description:

We are recruiting Disability Support Workers to provide in-home and community-based support to NDIS participants with a range of support needs.

Depending on the participant, responsibilities may include:

• Supporting participants with daily living activities and developing independence.
• Assisting with personal care, meal preparation and household tasks.
• Supporting community access, appointments and social activities.
• Implementing individual support plans and approved behaviour support strategies.
• Supporting participants with complex care needs in line with their individual support plans, training and required competencies.
• Encouraging positive communication, emotional regulation and daily routines.
• Maintaining accurate case notes and incident documentation.
• Building positive, respectful and professional relationships with participants and their families.

We welcome applications from support workers of all backgrounds and experience levels who are compassionate, reliable and committed to providing quality, person-centred support.

Details of the role

Type: In-home care support and community access.
Employment: Casual roles available
Salary: Per SCHADS
Location: Western Suburbs, VIC

Mandatory:

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain them.
• Current Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Valid Australian driver's licence.
• Reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills appropriate to the role.
• Ability to provide safe, respectful and person-centred support.
• Reliability, professionalism and a willingness to work collaboratively.
• Australian working rights.

Highly Regarded:

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability or a related qualification.
• Previous experience providing one-on-one disability support.
• Experience supporting individuals on the Autism Spectrum (ASD), particularly those with higher support needs.
• Experience supporting participants with behaviours of concern.
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support, communication strategies, sensory needs and structured routines.
• Experience with personal care, medication support or complex care requirements.

If you're a reliable and compassionate Disability Support Worker looking for flexible shifts, additional hours or regular ongoing work, we'd love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience, preferred work locations and availability.

Please note that if you haven't heard from us, please accept that your application at this time has been unsuccessful.

Pay: From $34.44 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 38.0 per week

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person