Location: Southbank, Melbourne VIC
Employer: CarePro
Employment Type: Casual
About the Role

CarePro is seeking a calm, compassionate and proactive female Disability Support Worker to support a female participant in her mid-30s living in Southbank, Melbourne.

The participant experiences complex physical and mental health challenges, including PTSD. She is independent, fully functioning and leads a very active lifestyle, enjoying badminton and swimming on a regular basis.

We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys fitness and physical activity and would love to participate in activities alongside the participant. Ideally, you will enjoy playing badminton and/or swimming and feel confident encouraging an active, healthy and enjoyable lifestyle.

This role is best suited to someone who is emotionally mature, patient, observant and naturally proactive. The ideal candidate will not need constant direction and will be able to recognise what needs to be done while respecting the participant's independence, preferences and personal boundaries.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fitness and Recreational Activities

- Accompany the participant to badminton sessions and actively participate in playing with her.
- Join the participant for swimming sessions, potentially on a near-daily basis, depending on the agreed roster.
- Encourage an active lifestyle and support the participant to maintain her fitness, wellbeing and independence.
- Provide positive companionship and support during recreational activities and outings.
- Work with the Physio in assistance participant in following physio routines and exercises

2. Mental Health and Emotional Support

- Provide calm, respectful and compassionate support, recognising the potential impact of PTSD.
- Maintain a patient, non-judgemental and reassuring approach.




- Respect personal boundaries, privacy and the participant's choices.
- Follow the participant's support plan and respond appropriately to distress or changes in wellbeing.
- Build a trusting and consistent working relationship.

3. Community Access

- Accompany the participant to appointments, shopping, recreational activities and other community outings.
- Support the participant to access the community safely and independently.
- Assist with transport where required and agreed.

4. Domestic Assistance and Meal Preparation

- Assist with basic household cleaning and general domestic tasks.
- Support grocery shopping and putting shopping away.
- Assist with simple meal preparation and kitchen clean-up.
- Help maintain a comfortable and organised home environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is:

- Calm and emotionally mature: Able to remain composed, patient and supportive in different situations.
- Compassionate and understanding: Sensitive to mental health challenges, including PTSD.
- Active and fitness-oriented: Genuinely enjoys swimming, badminton, exercise or similar activities.
- Proactive and independent: Can anticipate tasks, use initiative and work without needing constant instructions.
- Respectful and trustworthy: Understands the importance of privacy, confidentiality and skilled boundaries.
- Reliable and consistent:



Understands the importance of punctuality and maintaining a positive working relationship.
- Person-centred: Supports the participant's independence rather than taking over or making unnecessary decisions on her behalf.

Experience supporting people with psychosocial disabilities or mental health challenges is highly desirable. Experience in disability support, community access or mental health support will be highly regarded.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
- A valid driver's licence if driving is required for the role.
- Relevant right to work in Australia.
- A commitment to completing all required onboarding, training and compliance checks.

Additional relevant qualifications or experience in disability support, mental health or trauma-informed care will be an advantage.

What CarePro Offers

- An opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a participant's daily life.
- A rewarding role combining disability support, fitness and community participation.
- The opportunity to build a consistent and positive working relationship with the participant.
- Potential for ongoing shifts for the right candidate.

How to Apply

If you are a caring, active and self-motivated person who enjoys swimming, badminton or fitness and is passionate about supporting people to live independently, we would love to hear from you.

Please include your relevant experience, interests in physical activities, availability and confirmation that you hold the required checks.

Female applicants only for this position, in accordance with the participant's stated support requirements and applicable employment and equal opportunity laws.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $40.00 – $88.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Disability Support Worker (Casual) (South Melbourne)
🏢 carepro
📍 South Melbourne