Job Description

Hayden Support Services INC – Greensborough VIC

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Greensborough VIC 3088 | One-to-One Support | Small Team

Disability Support Worker – Casual n

Greensborough VIC 3088 | 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 . You will have the opportunity to build a strong working relationship with the person you support, understand what matters to him, and help him pursue his interests, make choices and participate in his community.

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 skilled 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 .





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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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