Socovery is a disability support provider delivering person-centred support to participants with psychosocial, intellectual, cognitive and physical disabilities, across Melbourne’s North and North-West.

We are currently seeking

casual Disability Support Workers

who are reliable, professional and committed to providing consistent, high-quality support.

Our workers are expected to follow instructions carefully, communicate clearly, complete accurate documentation and provide support in a way that respects each participant’s individual needs, choices, goals and independence.

If you are dependable, comfortable working independently and take responsibility for the quality of support you provide, we would like to hear from you.

About the role As a Disability Support Worker with Socovery, you will be expected to provide safe, respectful and person-centred support during every shift.

Follow individual instructions and any relevant risk management strategies

Provide support in line with the participant’s needs, goals, preferences and level of independence

Maintain the participant’s dignity, choice, privacy and safety at all times

Communicate appropriately with the participant and relevant team members

Complete accurate and timely shift notes and all required documentation

Report incidents, concerns, changes in presentation or other relevant information in accordance with Socovery procedures

Follow all organisational policies, procedures and workplace instructions

Work reliably, professionally and within the boundaries of your role

Depending on the participant and the allocated shift, support may also include:

Assistance with daily living and personal care





Community access and social participation

Transport to appointments, activities and community outings

Meal preparation and household assistance

Supporting participants with routines and personal goals

Manual handling or other participant-specific support tasks where trained and required

About you We are looking for Disability Support Workers who are dependable, qualified and genuinely committed to providing high-quality support.

To succeed in this role, you will need to:

Be reliable, punctual and prepared for every shift

Communicate respectfully and professionally with participants, families and team members

Follow participant support plans, shift instructions and organisational procedures consistently

Be attentive to changes in a participant’s presentation, behaviour, wellbeing or support needs

Maintain professional boundaries and respect participant privacy, dignity, choice and independence

Complete clear, accurate and timely shift notes and other required documentation

Report incidents, concerns and relevant changes promptly and appropriately

Be willing to provide participant transport when required

Be adaptable, as support requirements can vary between participants and shifts

Be comfortable receiving feedback, following direction and working as part of a broader support team





We value workers who take responsibility for the quality of support they provide and understand that reliability, communication and accurate documentation are essential parts of the role.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

Your own reliable, registered and comprehensively insured vehicle available for you to drive for

every rostered shift

The ability and willingness to use your vehicle for participant transport when required

A reliable mobile phone with access to mobile data

The ability to use digital systems to access shift information and complete required documentation

The ability to communicate clearly in spoken and written English

NDIS Worker Screening Check

NDIS Worker Orientation Module

Working With Children Check

First Aid certification, valid within three years of issue

CPR certification, valid within one year of issue

Please note: successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of all mandatory licences, checks, training and certifications before commencing work with Socovery.

Access to a suitable vehicle is a mandatory requirement of this position. Workers must have their own reliable, registered and comprehensively insured vehicle available for them to drive for every rostered shift.

Previous disability or community services experience is not mandatory.

Experience in disability support, personal care, community access, participant transport, manual handling, behaviours of concern or complex support needs will be viewed favourably, but suitability, reliability and willingness to meet the requirements of the r

📌 Disability Support Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Social Recovery
📍 Melbourne