Casual Disability Support Worker

K&S; Disability Care | Melbourne & Surrounding Suburbs

K&S; Disability Care is an established and growing NDIS disability services provider committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs.

We are currently seeking experienced and compassionate Casual Disability Support Workers to join our growing team. If you are passionate about making a genuine difference in people's lives and enjoy working in a variety of support environments, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

This is a diverse and rewarding position that is not solely based within our Supported Independent Living (SIL) home. Successful applicants must be available to work across both our SIL home in Clyde and provide in-home and community supports throughout Melbourne and surrounding suburbs.

You will be supporting participants with a broad range of needs, including personal care, complex supports, community participation, independent living skills and behaviour support, while promoting dignity, choice and independence.

Location: Supported Independent Living (SIL) home in Clyde and participants' homes across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs.

Start Date: Immediate.

Key Responsibilities

As a Disability Support Worker, your duties may include:

- Delivering high-quality, person-centred support tailored to each participant's goals and individual needs.

- Providing personal care, including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, continence care, oral hygiene and personal presentation.

- Administering or assisting with medication in accordance with participant support plans.

- Supporting participants with complex care needs and high-intensity supports (where trained and competent).

- Supporting participants who display behaviours of concern using Positive Behaviour Support strategies and Behaviour Support Plans.

- Performing safe manual handling,



transfers and mobility assistance using hoists, wheelchairs and other mobility equipment.

- Providing PEG/PEJ feeding and other specialised supports where appropriately trained.

- Assisting with meal planning, meal preparation, feeding assistance and promoting healthy nutrition.

- Supporting participants with household tasks including cleaning, laundry and maintaining a safe, hygienic home environment.

- Assisting participants with community access, appointments, education, employment, recreational activities and social participation.

- Providing participant transport using your own reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle where required.

- Supporting participants with life administration, including appointments, paperwork, correspondence and everyday organisational tasks.

- Developing and maintaining visual schedules, communication aids, daily routines and planning tools.

- Supporting participants through significant life events and transitions, including moving into SIL, changing accommodation, commencing employment or education, holidays and other important milestones.

- Building participants' independent living skills, including budgeting, shopping, cooking, household management, time management and decision-making.

- Encouraging participants to achieve their NDIS goals while promoting confidence, independence and community inclusion.

- Liaising professionally with families, guardians, Support Coordinators, allied health professionals and other stakeholders.

- Completing accurate shift notes,



progress notes, medication records and incident reports before the conclusion of each shift.

- Maintaining participant dignity, privacy, rights and confidentiality at all times.

- Working independently and collaboratively within a supportive team environment.

Essential Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have:

- Minimum 1 year of disability support experience.

- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), Certificate IV in Disability, or higher (mandatory).

- Current Victorian Driver Licence.

- Reliable, registered and comprehensively insured vehicle.

- Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates.

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.

- Current National Police Check.

- Valid Australian working rights.

- Availability to work a 24/7 rotating roster, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, sleepovers, weekends and public holidays.

- The ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative and adapt to a variety of participant needs and support environments.

- A genuine passion for providing respectful, person-centred care.

What We Offer

- Immediate start available.

- Adaptable casual shifts across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs.

- Opportunity to work across both Supported Independent Living (SIL) and in-home/community supports.

- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

- A supportive leadership team with 24/7 on-call support.

- A positive, inclusive and values-driven workplace culture.

- The opportunity to grow your career with one of Melbourne's expanding disability support providers.

If you are committed to delivering exceptional support and making a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with disability, we encourage you to apply today and become part of the K&S; Disability Care team.

📌 Disability Support Worker (Narre Warren)
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📍 Narre Warren