Disability Support Workers – Complex Support Needs (Respite)

Location: Cranbourne | Melbourne's South-Eastern Suburbs

Building trust, creating consistency and making every moment of support meaningful.

Are you an experienced Disability Support Worker who understands the importance of trust, consistency and connection when supporting people with complex needs?

Sunrise2Sunrise is seeking skilled, compassionate and experienced Disability Support Workers to join a dedicated respite support team in Cranbourne, providing individualised support to a regular participant with complex and intersecting support needs, including behaviours of concern.

We are establishing a consistent core team of workers who recognise that quality respite support is about much more than providing care. It is about building meaningful relationships, understanding individual needs and preferences, and creating a safe, welcoming and predictable environment where participants feel comfortable, respected and empowered.

As part of our dedicated respite team, you will provide consistent, person-centred support tailored to the participant's individual needs, routines and goals.

We are particularly interested in experienced workers who can confidently implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans, apply trauma-informed approaches and recognise early indicators of distress, responding with patience, professionalism and effective de-escalation strategies.

Continuity of care is central to this opportunity. We are looking for team members who value consistency, communicate effectively and work collaboratively to establish trusting relationships and provide a positive respite experience.

Beyond meeting immediate support needs, you will encourage independence, promote choice and control,



and create opportunities for meaningful engagement, social connection and community participation.

We're looking for workers who bring emotional resilience, sound judgement, accountability and a genuine commitment to understanding the person behind the support needs.

If you thrive in an environment where relationships matter, consistency makes a difference and every interaction is an opportunity to positively influence someone's life, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Approach

At Sunrise2Sunrise, we believe quality disability support extends beyond daily care. It is about recognising individual strengths, building meaningful relationships, promoting independence and creating opportunities for participants to actively engage in their communities. Our approach is grounded in person-centred practice, trauma-informed care, positive behaviour support and supported decision-making. We are committed to delivering protected, respectful and individualised supports that uphold the rights, dignity, choice and control of every participant.

Our people are known as Life Changers because every day they make a genuine difference in the lives of the people we support. We value compassionate, dedicated professionals who share our commitment to quality supports, meaningful outcomes and continuous improvement.



If you're passionate about empowering people with disability and want to be part of an organisation that values teamwork, compassion, accountability and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Mission:

To provide the highest quality support and services that empower people living with disability to lead fulfilling, independent and valued lives.

Our Values:

Ethical and Integrity; Customer Service; Accountability; Respect; Connection

About the Role

Working collaboratively within a 2:1 support environment, you will:

Deliver individualised, person-centred supports that uphold participant rights, dignity, choice and control.

Apply trauma-informed approaches that promote safety, trust, predictability and positive relationships.

Support participants with complex and intersecting needs, including psychosocial disability, intellectual disability and behaviours of concern.

Implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans using proactive, evidence-informed and least-restrictive approaches.

Promote active support, independence and skill development through everyday activities.

Facilitate meaningful community participation, social inclusion and connections aligned with participants' interests, preferences and goals.

Respect participant autonomy, supported decision-making and dignity of risk.

Work collaboratively with colleagues, allied health professionals and participants' support networks to ensure continuity and consistency of care.

Demonstrate strong safeguarding awareness, recognising and responding to risks, changes in presentation and potential concerns.

Maintain professional documentation and contribute to safe, accountable and high-quality support delivery.

What We're Loo

📌 Disability Support Workers – Complex Support Needs (Melbourne)
🏢 Sunrise2Sunrise Pty
📍 Melbourne