Disability Support Workers Wanted – Join Our Growing Team

We’re looking for caring, reliable disability support workers to support participants across Lakemba, Campsie, and Greenacre.

Shifts are available during the day, anywhere between 9:00am and 5:00pm, with flexibility and the chance to pick up additional hours as they become available.

Immediate Start | Casual & Ongoing Shifts Available

MHCS is looking for compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide one-on-one support to participants living with Autism and complex mental health needs, including schizophrenia.

Melbourne Health & Care Services has been assisting its participants for almost five years, and with a reputable industry name, it is experiencing exponential growth. With our prosperous participant base and growing team, we are on the search for committed, professional, and compassionate individuals to join our team with the opportunity to have a career in managerial roles and full time positions.

We support participants with various physical/mental health disabilities, ranging from children to older individuals.

Our mission is employing individuals who reflect our company morals and values, understand different participant needs, and ensure high-quality support.

Duties and Requirements for this role include but are not limited to:

- Personal Care
- Can effectively communicate to healthcare staff
- Tech Savvy
- Administration skills
- Phone Skills
- Completing Essential Reporting
- General Domestic Duties.
- Transportation.
- Social and Community Participation.

Here is a bit more about your role as a MHCS Support worker:

- You will be a valued team member helping to provide services to support clients’ individual needs in both their home and community
- Paid hours (casual) + Kilometres - Attractive hourly rates!
- Broken Shift Allowance
- Set roster with the chance to pick up shifts along the way!




- You MUST have a current driver's license and preferably own car to use on shifts

Additional Responsibilities Include:

- Build rapport and collaborate effectively with staff/management, participants, their family, and friends to achieve a positive outcome and ensure a smooth service delivery flow throughout the participants' plan.
- Assist with liaising with participants' families and friends to explore new goals, ambitions, promote and empower participants to achieve their goals and provide a medium of solid communication.
- Increase participants skills with your active support and promote independence by enhancing their skills and personal development.
- Provide quality and professional support in line with participants plans, needs, and wants.
- Assisting participants with accessing their social community to engage with their friends and social groups to promote a healthier lifestyle.
- Implement strategies and programs to develop/enhance participant skills, identify areas of increased support and opportunities for services to help achieve their goals.

Job Types: Casual

Pay: $40.72 per hour

Benefits:

- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Penalty rates

Application Question(s):

- Do you have Manual Handling Experience?

Experience:

- Disability Personal Care: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
- National Police Certificate (Preferred)
- Driver Licence (Required)
- NDIS Screening Check (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $40.72 per hour

Benefits:

- Travel reimbursement

Experience:

- Disability Personal Care: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
- National Police Certificate (Preferred)
- Driver Licence (Required)
- NDIS Screening Check (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Disability Support Worker (Casual) (Lakemba)
🏢 Melbourne Health and Care Services
📍 Lakemba