Support Worker - Residential Care & Disability Services (Casual)

Support Worker
Residential Care & Disability Services

Casual Opportunities Available | Based in Warrnambool, South West Victoria

Make a Difference with Mpower

Mpower is growing, and we're looking for compassionate, resilient and committed Support Workers to join our Residential Care and Disability Services teams.

Whether supporting children and young people in our Residential Care program or assisting people living with disability to achieve their goals and independence, you'll play an important role in creating positive outcomes and meaningful change.

If you're passionate about supporting others and looking for rewarding work where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

About Mpower

Mpower is a well-established, accredited not-for-profit community-based organisation servicing South West Victoria. Established in 1975, the operation of Mpower has grown from a small voluntary service to an accredited agency employing more than100staff, providing a range of clinical and support services to over 1400 families regionally.Mpower now provides a range of disability services and community services and we specialising in supporting children, young people and families reaching their full potential.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide safe, consistent and person-centred support across our Residential Care and Disability Services programs.

Depending on your skills, experience and availability, you may work across one or both service areas.

Your responsibilities may include:





- Supporting children and young people in Residential Care homes
- Providing disability support across Supported Independent Living (SIL), individual supports and community-based programs
- Assisting with daily living tasks, routines and skill development
- Supporting social inclusion, community participation and independence
- Building positive and respectful relationships
- Responding to behaviours of concern using therapeutic and person-centred approaches
- Completing accurate documentation and case notes
- Working across a 24/7 roster, including evenings, weekends, sleepovers, active nights and public holidays as required
- This is a hands-on role that requires confidence, adaptability and a genuine commitment to supporting others.

About You

We are seeking applicants who are:

- Passionate about supporting children, young people and people living with disability
- Able to build positive and trusting relationships
- Resilient and confident in high-support environments
- Strong communicators who work collaboratively within a team
- Calm, consistent and professional when responding to challenging situations
- Committed to person-centred and trauma-informed practice

Highly regarded

- Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention




- Certificate III in Individual Support
- Certificate IV in Disability
- Experience in Residential Care, Youth Work, Disability Support or Community Services
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and behaviour support approaches

What We Offer

- Attractive salary packaging benefits through our PBI status, helping you make the most of your take-home pay
- A supportive, values-driven team culture with strong leadership and a commitment to your wellbeing
- Ongoing professional development, including tailored training and explicit pathways to further qualifications
- Opportunities to grow within a dynamic and expanding service
- Employment under the SCHADS Award, aligned to your qualifications and experience

Employment terms and conditions are in line with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010 with the applicable classification depending on qualifications and experience.

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Applications close Friday 21 August 2026. Applicants may be shortlisted, interviewed and appointed prior to the closing date.

People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Mpower upholds a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation and is committed to compliance requirement including industry Codes of Conduct and Child Safety Standards.

Appointment subject to satisfactory NDIS Workers Screening Clearance, Working with Children Check, Police Check. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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📌 Support Worker - Residential Care & Disability Services (Casual) (Warrnambool)
🏢 MPower
📍 Warrnambool