Be Recruitment specialises in recruitment across the community services sector, including disability and mental health. We connect compassionate, skilled people with roles where they can make a meaningful difference. We’ll take the time to understand your experience and goals and support you throughout the recruitment process.
Location: Colac, VIC
Be Recruitment is seeking compassionate, experienced Disability Support Workers to support adults a disability in a residential care setting across Colac.
If you bring a calm approach, solid practical skills and a commitment to person-centred care, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Disability Support Worker, you’ll support adults with disability to build skills, confidence and independence. You’ll provide person-centred support with daily living, personal care and social engagement, helping each person strengthen their capacity, participate in their community and work towards their individual goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Following behaviour support plans and using de-escalation strategies to respond to behaviours of concern.
- Supporting daily living activities, personal care and household routines.
- Planning and supporting social outings and community participation.
- Assisting with diabetes management in line with individual care plans, your training and role responsibilities.
- Providing safe manual handling and mobility assistance.
- Maintaining accurate shift notes and completing incident reports.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to deliver consistent support.
What You’ll Bring
- Certificate III or higher in a relevant field — mandatory.
- At least six months of paid experience in disability support — mandatory.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Full, current driver’s licence valid in Victoria.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Valid Working with Children Check applicable in Victoria.
- Willingness to undergo a National Police Check.
- Willing to provide details of two recent supervisors to provide a reference.
- Availability for a rotating roster, including days, evenings, weekends and sleepovers.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
- A respectful approach that promotes each person’s dignity, choice and independence.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rates starting at $47.50 + penalties
- A supportive team with ongoing supervision and debriefing.
- Professional development and training opportunities in therapeutic care and trauma-informed practice.
- A range of shifts within a rotating roster.
For more information, contact our recruitment team at *****@berecruitment.com.au
📌 Disability Support Worker - Colac
🏢 Be Recruitment
📍 Colac
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