Disability Support Worker - Melbourne VIC Region
Wise Healthcare is seeking compassionate and reliableDisability Support Workersto provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals living with disabilitiesacross various suburbs in the Melbourne region.
This role is crucial in assisting NDIS participants with daily living activities, promoting independence, and facilitating meaningful community engagement.
As a Disability Support Worker, you will be instrumental in helping participants achieve their NDIS goals, enhance their quality of life, and build confidence in their everyday activities.
As a Disability Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping participants achieve theirNDIS goals, improve their quality of life, and build confidence in their daily activities.
Job Description
About the Role
We are looking for motivatedDisability Support Workersto join ourDisability Services teamand provide direct support to NDIS participants in their homes and within the community.
The role involves deliveringperson-centred support tailored to each participant's individual needs, helping them develop independence, build life skills, and participate actively in community life.
Support Workers will work closely withparticipants, families, support coordinators, and allied health professionalsto ensure consistent and high-quality care aligned with individual support plans.
Key Responsibilities
Participant Support
Provideperson-centred supporttailored to participant needs and goals
Assist participants withdaily living activitiesincluding personal care and hygiene
Support participants in maintainingindependence and dignity
Daily Living Assistance
Assist withmeal preparation, household tasks, and daily routines
Providemobility assistance where required
Support medication reminders where appropriate
Community Participation
Support participants to engage incommunity, recreational, and social activities




Assist participants in attendingappointments and community events
Encouragesocial inclusion and confidence building
Life Skills Development
Support participants in developinglife skills and independence
Encourage participation ineducation, employment, or community activities
Promotechoice and control in decision-making
Documentation and Reporting
Maintainaccurate progress notes and support records
Reportchanges in participant behaviour, wellbeing, or needs
Completeincident reports and documentation where required
Collaboration
Work collaboratively withfamilies, carers, and healthcare professionals
Followindividual support plans and behaviour support strategies
Contribute to asupportive and professional team setting
Requirements
Essential
NDIS Worker Screening Check
National Police Check
Working With Children Check (Employee)
First Aid and CPR Certification
Completion ofNDIS Worker Orientation Module
Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills
Ability to workindependently and within a team
Commitment toperson-centred care and participant wellbeing
Desirable
Previous experience indisability support or community care
Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care, or related qualification
Experience supporting participants withcomplex support needs
Training inmanual handling or medication administration
Experience working within theNDIS sector
Compliance Requirements
National Police Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Work Entitlements
Candidates must haveappropriate work entitlements to work in Australia.
Benefits
Supportive and inclusive team environment
Opportunity to work within thegrowing NDIS and disability services sector
Access toongoing training and professional development
Flexible work opportunities depending on participant needs
Meaningful work supporting individuals tolive independently and achieve their goals
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📌 Disability Support Worker - Melbourne Vic Region
🏢 Wise Healthcare
📍 Melbourne