About the Roles
Multiple casual positions available
Opportunities across Melbourne’s northeastern and western suburbs
We are seeking experienced professionals who have worked with young people presenting with complex needs

Ability Assist is hiring Youth Residential Support Workers to work in the northeastern and western suburbs of Melbourne, supporting NDIS participants with complex needs. The role involves supporting young people in their homes and communities, promoting independence and well-being.

We offer
Above-industry wages
Ongoing training and career development
Versatile Working Arrangements.
Employee Assistance Program.
Support from a dedicated and passionate leadership team.

Key responsibilities include:
Provide support and engagement to young people with complex needs and challenging behaviours
Assist young people to develop independence and improve their quality of life
Encourage participation in activities based on individual interests and goals
Ensure the safety and well-being of young people
Perform domestic duties, including meal preparation, cleaning, and personal care
Transport clients to activities and services
Attend team meetings
About you
Due to current client needs, this role is open to female support workers only
Flexibility to work various shifts across a 24/7 roster, including weekends
Experience working with young people living with disability and presenting with complex needs and challenging behaviours
Experience in residential care is preferred
Ability to complete required DFFH and NDIS documentation and reporting
Must meet all relevant legislative requirements to work in the sector

To be considered for these vacancies, you must have:
A minimum of a Certificate IV in Child,



Youth & Family Intervention, or an equivalent qualification, in addition to the completion of all four mandatory units of competency for residential care workers.

The role will require the candidate to have:
Full Victorian Drivers’ Licence.
Employee Working with Children Check (employee) (or willingness to obtain).
NDIS Worker Screening check (or willingness to obtain).
First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
Ability to safely transport clients. Use of personal vehicle may be required (km’s reimbursed).
Car Insurance.
About Ability Assist

Ability Assist is a community based, social purpose organisation with a strong commitment to empowering people to enrich their lives for a brighter future. We are a highly experienced residential out of home care (OOHC) and NDIS service provider working across many diverse communities across Victoria.

Established in 1994, in direct response to the deinstitutionalisation of disability and mental health facilities across Victoria, for the past 30-years, we have continued to provide a wide range of person-centred services for adults, children and young people, people with disability and/or complex care needs.

Our care ethos is underpinned by the principles of fostering independence, building skills and enhancing quality of life. We are deeply committed to delivering therapeutic, evidence-based, and holistic approaches to care, all aimed towards achieving positive outcomes for the people we support. Our passionate and dedicated staff actively choose to work with us, driven by a shared commitment to promoting empowerment, choice, and control for the people we support.

If you care about making a difference, you’ll feel right at home here.

📌 Female Youth Residential Support Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Ability Assist
📍 Melbourne