Disability Support Worker - Make a Difference in Your Community My Supports is seeking passionate, experienced and values-driven Disability Support Workers to join a brand-new Supported Independent Living (SIL) service in Essendon North.

This is an exciting opportunity to individuals living in separate self-contained units within a purpose-built Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) home. Each participants has unique personalities, goals and support needs, and are seeking dedicated support workers who can promote independence, wellbeing, community participation and meaningful life experiences.

We are looking for energetic, proactive and compassionate staff who genuinely enjoy helping people achieve their goals while supporting healthy lifestyles, strong routines, positive relationships and greater independence.

About the Role

As part of a dedicated and consistent support team, you will be supporting participants with a range of complex support needs across all aspects of daily living.

This role is ideal for someone who:

Has a genuine interest in health, fitness and wellbeing

Enjoys cooking nutritious meals using fresh, whole-food ingredients

Understands the importance of modelling healthy lifestyle habits

Is happy to support regular walks, exercise, outdoor activities and community participation

Can create structure, consistency and positive experiences throughout the day

Is patient, calm and able to build trusting relationships over time

Values person-centred practice and supports people to make choices about their own lives

Can balance duty of care with dignity of risk

Enjoys supporting people to build confidence, independence and meaningful connections





You will play an important role in supporting participants to develop life skills, engage with their communities, pursue personal interests and achieve their individual goals.

About the Participants

The participants living in this home have diverse support needs and interests.

One participant enjoys an active lifestyle, social outings, music, sports, community engagement and maintaining healthy routines. They benefit from positive encouragement, structure and supports that promote independence and wellbeing.

The second participant is a determined and independent individual who enjoys reading, arts and crafts, gardening and community activities. Building trust, respecting choice and supporting personal goals are central to successful support.

Both participants are looking for support workers who are respectful, reliable, proactive and committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support.

We're Looking For People Who

Have a positive, proactive and health-focused mindset

Enjoy being active and supporting others to participate in physical activities and healthy routines

Have strong cooking skills and are confident preparing nutritious meals from scratch, or willing to follow recipes and learn

Can confidently support people with complex behavioural support needs





Are able to maintain skilled boundaries while building genuine rapport

Have excellent communication and teamwork skills

Are committed to person-centred, rights-based and trauma-informed support

Are reliable, adaptable and willing to learn

Can remain calm and professional during challenging situations

Take pride in making a genuine difference in people's lives

Key Responsibilities

Supporting daily living activities and personal care

Assisting with meal planning, grocery shopping and meal preparation

Supporting healthy lifestyle goals, exercise and recreational activities

Supporting community access, appointments and social participation

Implementing Positive Behaviour Support strategies and Behaviour Support Plans

Following risk management and safety strategiesSupporting communication using individualised communication approaches

Assisting with medication administration and health-related supports in accordance with training and competency requirements

Maintaining accurate documentation, progress notes and incident reporting

Working collaboratively with families, allied health professionals and the broader support team

Supporting participants to develop independence, life skills and meaningful routines

Experience Supporting Complex Needs

This role would suit applicants with experience supporting people with:

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Intellectual or cognitive disabilities

Mental health support needs

Epilepsy and seizure management

Diabetes and health-related support requirements

Positive Behaviour Support Plans

Emotional regulation and

📌 Disability Support Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 My Supports
📍 Melbourne