Disability Support Workers - Children’s Complex Care CHELTENHAM 261009

About Us:

Lifestyle Centred Services is an NDIS and TAC registered provider of supports for people with disability and mental health support needs throughout Victoria, we provide services for people of all ages and backgrounds with a wide range of abilities and support needs.

Our person-centred approach is underpinned by the understanding that our client’s circumstances, needs, wants, and goals, are unique and valued.

About the Role:

We are seeking experienced, compassionate and reliable disability support workers to provide individualised 1:1 support for two loving and joyful sisters, aged 7 and 9, with cerebral palsy and complex physical and medical needs. Support workers will join a dedicated team providing care in the family home and supporting the girls' participation in everyday activities and community life.

The girls enjoy music, swimming, going to the beach and riding their adaptive bikes. Both are non-verbal, use wheelchairs and walkers, and require assistance with daily living activities. The ideal candidate will genuinely enjoy working with young children and bring a warm, positive, energetic and proactive approach, encouraging the girls' independence, participation and development of skills.

Key responsibilities

- Personal care: Feeding (including PEG feeding), bathing, toileting, dressing and grooming.
- Mobility: Transfers, positioning, wheelchair use, standing frames, floor-based activities and supported walking.
- Community access: School transport, swimming, outings and recreational activities.
- Communication and development: Supporting communication using AAC systems, including PODD, Key Word Sign and eye-gaze devices.
- Therapy and development support: Incorporating physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy strategies into daily routines and activities.
- Medical care: PEG feeding, medication administration and other interventions, including respiratory support when required,



in accordance with individual care plans and training.
- Household tasks and documentation: Meal preparation, laundry, tidying, communication records and medication charts.

Key experience and personal qualities

- Experience supporting children with disabilities, preferably with complex physical and medical needs.
- Warm, patient, enthusiastic and genuinely enjoys engaging and playing with young children.
- Physically capable of assisting with active transfers, floor-based play, mobility and personal care using appropriate manual handling techniques.
- Experience with personal care and medical interventions, or relevant experience and willingness to undertake child-specific training and demonstrate competency.
- Experience supporting non-verbal children and using AAC systems highly regarded.
- Highly reliable, punctual and organised, with a proactive approach to initiating play, engaging the children in activities and assisting with appropriate household tasks.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a collaborative approach and willingness to follow individualised care plans.
- Solid spoken and written English, including accurate documentation.
- Current driver's license and access to a suitable, reliable vehicle for school transport and outings (specialised car seats provided).
- Ideally seeking a regular, long-term role with the family.

Working with the family

Support workers are part of a collaborative team supporting both girls and their parents. Each worker is assigned to provide 1:1 support to one child per shift, with another support worker or parent supporting the other child. A flexible, team-oriented approach is essential,



including assisting with shared activities and household tasks while ensuring each child receives appropriate individual support.

Child-specific training and orientation will be provided.

Available shifts

Weekdays (school term)

Morning: 6:30am–9:30am

Afternoon: 3:00pm–7:30pm

Evening: 7:30pm–10:30pm

Combined afternoon/evening shifts: 3:00pm–10:30pm (where available)

School holidays

Additional weekday shifts: 9:30am–3:00pm

Potential to combine with morning and/or afternoon shifts for longer hours.

Weekends

Morning: 6:30am–12:30pm

Afternoon: 12:30pm–7:00pm

Occasional evening: 7:00pm–10:30pm

Additional requirements

Relevant disability, nursing or allied health qualifications highly regarded, although practical experience and suitability for the family are priorities.

Strictly smoke-free and vape-free household due to the children's respiratory needs. Workers must not smoke or vape during shifts and must arrive free from smoke odour.

Pay rate (based on qualifications and experience) $46.81 per hour, plus allowances for evenings, weekends and public holidays

What we offer:

- The opportunity to have a rewarding impact on improving people’s lives.
- Flexible working hours
- A rewarding career in a growing sector
- Above Award Rates

Requirements:

- Current resume and 2 professional referees
- NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain prior to commencement of employment.
- Working with Children Check (WWCC) (Employer)
- Current driver license and own reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
- Current First Aid (HLTAID011) & CPR (HLTAID009)

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and invited to an interview.

More Information - Please visit our webpage and social media below.

Webpage - www.lifestylecentred.com.au

Facebook - www.facebook.com/lifestylecentred

Pay: From $46.81 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 10.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Disability Support Workers - Children’s Complex Care CHELTENHAM 261009
🏢 Lifestyle Centred Services
📍 Cheltenham