Lion & Mouse is looking for Disability Support Workers to provide assistance, including overnight and sleepover assistance to valued clients. In this role, you'll be making a real impact—helping people maintain independence, feel safe, and enjoy meaningful connections.

Key responsibilities

- Provide high-quality support to individuals living with disabilities
- Assist with personal care, including hygiene, dressing, and mobility assistance
- Support clients with daily living tasks, such as meal preparation and household duties
- Ensure a safe and comfortable environment during night shifts
- Engage in meaningful social interactions to enhance the well-being of clients
- Monitor and respond to any overnight needs or emergencies
- Transport participants as required, ensuring safe travel
- Maintain accurate progress notes and document client interactions
- Follow individual support plans to ensure quality care
- Work collaboratively with other support staff, healthcare professionals, and families

About you

- Cert III or IV in Disability, Community, Aged Care Support, or Individual Support
- Minimum 6 months of recent experience in disability, community, hospital, or aged care settings




- Current Australian Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle with insurance
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
- Hold a Working with Children Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
- Willingness to undergo a National Police Check upon employment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Availability for overnight and sleepover shifts
- Strong problem-solving skills to adapt to clients' individual needs
- Ability to build trusting and positive relationships with clients and their families
- Ongoing regular shifts with rosters created in advance
- Work for a outstanding organisation that supports you – where safety, care, equality, and service come first
- Mobile app management for client visits, task lists, rosters, progress notes, availability, and time sheets
- Supportive team available 7 days a week to assist you
- Access to ongoing training and development opportunities
- SCHADS award, paid fortnightly

About us

Lion & Mouse is an organisation that supports individuals with disabilities, where safety, care, equality, and service come first.

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📌 Support Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Lion and Mouse Australia
📍 Melbourne