23 Sep
|
CarePro
|
Melbourne
Disability Support Worker – Children | Scoresby
Location: Scoresby, VIC
Employment Type: Casual / Part-Time
Hours: Morning and afternoon shifts, Monday, Wednsday and Friday
Industry: Disability & Community Services
About the Role
CarePro is seeking experienced and compassionate Disability Support Workers to support two children in the Scoresby area with their daily routines, particularly before and after school.
The role involves providing consistent, patient and engaging support to help the children safely complete their morning and afternoon routines. The successful candidates will have experience supporting children with autism, intellectual disability, ADHD and complex support needs , including children who are non-verbal .
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting children with their morning and afternoon school routines
- Assisting with personal care and daily living activities
- Preparing simple meals, snacks and assisting with mealtimes
- Providing companionship, engagement and age-appropriate activities
- Supporting children to develop independence and confidence
- School drop-off and pick-up
- Supporting children in the community and during appointments when required
- Following individual support plans, routines and behavioural strategies
- Supporting children who may have communication difficulties or be non-verbal
- Maintaining a safe, positive and supportive environment
- Communicating appropriately with parents, guardians and the CarePro team
- Completing required support documentation and progress notes
About You
We are looking for candidates who are patient, reliable, calm and genuinely passionate about supporting children with disability .
You will ideally have:
- Previous experience working with children with disability
- Experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Experience supporting children with intellectual disability
- Experience supporting children with ADHD
- Experience supporting non-verbal children is essential
- Experience with personal care and daily living support
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to follow established routines and support plans
- A calm and patient approach when responding to challenging or complex behaviours
- A current driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- The ability to safely transport children where required
Mandatory Requirements
Successful candidates must have:
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Current First Aid Certificate
- Current CPR Certificate
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Relevant disability/health qualification, such as Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Disability or equivalent
- Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Relevant employment references
- Australian working rights
What CarePro Offers
- Consistent morning and afternoon shifts
- Supportive management and a qualified team environment
- Opportunity for ongoing hours
- Work that makes a genuine difference to children and families
- Training and professional development opportunities
- The opportunity to build your experience in complex disability support
CarePro is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people who are passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred support.
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Casual) (Melbourne)
🏢 CarePro
📍 Melbourne