Job Description

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.

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Provide high-quality support to individuals living with disabilities
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Assist with personal care, including hygiene, dressing, and mobility assistance
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Support clients with daily living tasks, such as meal preparation and household duties
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Ensure a safe and comfortable setting during night shifts
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Engage in meaningful social interactions to enhance the well-being of clients
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Monitor and respond to any overnight needs or emergencies
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Transport participants as required, ensuring safe travel
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Maintain accurate progress notes and document client interactions
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Follow individual support plans to ensure quality care
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Work collaboratively with other support staff, healthcare professionals, and families
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Cert III or IV in Disability, Community, Aged Care Support, or Individual Support
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Minimum 6 months of recent experience in disability, community, hospital, or aged care settings
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Current Australian Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle with insurance
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Current First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
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Hold a Working with Children Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
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Willingness to undergo a National Police Check upon employment
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Availability for overnight and sleepover shifts
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Robust problem-solving skills to adapt to clients' individual needs
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Ability to build trusting and positive relationships with clients and their families
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Ongoing regular shifts with rosters created in advance
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Work for a excellent organisation that supports you – where safety, care, equality, and service come first
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Mobile app management for client visits, task lists, rosters, progress notes, availability, and time sheets
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Supportive team available 7 days a week to assist you
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Access to ongoing training and development opportunities
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SCHADS award, paid fortnightly
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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