Job Description
Hayden Support Services INC – Greensborough VIC
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Greensborough VIC **** | One-to-One Support | Small Team
Disability Support Worker – Casual n
Greensborough VIC **** | One-to-One Support | Small Team
One person. One small team. A genuinely individualised role. n
Are you a warm, reliable and experienced Disability Support Worker who believes great support is about
knowing the person, not just completing the tasks
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We are seeking a compassionate and capable
Disability Support Worker
to join a small team supporting one man with intellectual disability to live a meaningful, connected and increasingly independent life in his own home and local community.
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This is a genuine
one-to-one support role
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About the role n
This role is about much more than personal care and daily routines.
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You will support one person across his home and community life, helping him develop independence, maintain meaningful relationships and enjoy the activities and interests that are important to him.
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Depending on the day, this may include:
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Supporting daily routines and personal care
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Preparing meals and assisting with household tasks
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Supporting community access and social participation
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Visiting favourite places and pursuing personal interests
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Supporting art, creative and hands-on activities
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Encouraging independence and skill development
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Helping maintain a safe, comfortable and welcoming home
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Following individualised support plans and agreed strategies
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Supporting positive relationships and community connection
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Maintaining clear and professional support documentation
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Communicating with family members, support workers and other professionals
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Consistency and predictability are important in this role. We are looking for someone who understands that building trust takes time and that the small details can make a significant difference.
About you n
You may already be an experienced Disability Support Worker, or you may have experience in aged care and be looking for a more individualised disability-support environment.
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You will ideally be someone who:
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Builds respectful and genuine relationships
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Is calm, patient and emotionally mature
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Notices the small things that matter to the person you support
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Understands person-centred practice
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Respects choice, dignity and individual preferences
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Encourages independence without taking over
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Enjoys meaningful community participation
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Is reliable and values consistency
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Communicates openly and professionally
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Is comfortable working independently
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Responds positively to feedback and ongoing learning
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Can write clear and accurate support notes
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Is confident using technology, apps and Google Drive
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Has an interest in
art, creativity, making things or practical activities
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Most importantly, you genuinely enjoy working with people and are interested in
the person behind the disability
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Essential requirements n
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Minimum
2 years' experience
in disability or aged-care support
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Certificate IV in Disability, Individual Support or equivalent
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Strong understanding of person-centred support
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Current
First Aid and CPR
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NDIS Worker Screening Check
, or willingness to obtain
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National Police Check
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Working with Children Check
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Current
Australian driver's licence
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Unrestricted Australian working rights
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Ability to work independently as part of a small team
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Availability for sleepover shifts – essential
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Availability n
We are looking for availability across:
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Day shifts:
approximately 9am–3pm
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Evening shifts:
approximately 3pm–10pm
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Sleepover shifts
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Some flexibility with start and finish times
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What we offer n
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Competitive casual remuneration
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Genuine one-to-one support work
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A small, supportive team
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Ongoing training and professional development
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Flexible work arrangements where possible
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A meaningful opportunity to make a tangible difference in one person's life
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Employee assistance and wellbeing initiatives
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Why this role? n
We are not simply looking for someone with the right qualifications.
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We are looking for someone who can genuinely say:
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"I want to know the person I support. I want to understand what matters to him. I want to help him have a good life – not just get through the day."
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If you value
relationships, creativity, consistency, dignity, humour, patience and genuine inclusion
, we would love to hear from you.
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Hayden Support Services
📍 Melbourne