Part-Time / Casual | Tuesdays and Wednesdays | Potential for Longer Shifts

CarePro is seeking a compassionate, experienced and reliable Disability Support Worker to support an NDIS participant based in Dandenong who uses a wheelchair and has complex disabilities, medical conditions and mental health support needs.

The role involves assisting the participant to travel from Dandenong to Melbourne CBD, providing safe, respectful and person-centred support throughout the journey and during community access.

This chance is ideal for students, people who work or study in the city, or someone looking for additional morning shifts.

Shift Details

- Days: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
- Start time: 8:00 am in Dandenong
- Finish: Approximately 10:30–11:00 am in Melbourne CBD
- Additional hours: Potential for longer shifts and further support opportunities for the right candidate.
- Location: Dandenong to Melbourne CBD

Key Responsibilities

- Assist the participant with safe community access and travel arrangements.
- Provide appropriate support to a wheelchair user, including mobility assistance within the worker's training and the participant's support plan.
- Provide emotional support and apply trauma-informed, person-centred approaches.
- Support the participant in managing mental health challenges and complex behaviours calmly and professionally.
- Monitor the participant's wellbeing and recognise changes in physical or mental health.
- Follow the participant's care plans, risk assessments, medical instructions and emergency procedures.
- Maintain professional boundaries, dignity, privacy and independence.
- Complete shift notes and report any incidents, concerns or changes in the participant's condition.

Essential Requirements





- Extensive experience supporting people with complex mental health needs.
- Experience in disability support, preferably with participants with complex disabilities and medical conditions.
- Confidence supporting people with psychosocial disabilities, anxiety, emotional distress or challenging behaviours.
- Understanding of safe wheelchair support and mobility procedures.
- Excellent communication, patience, reliability and a calm, professional manner.
- Ability to follow support plans, risk management procedures and emergency protocols.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check where required, First Aid and CPR, and relevant qualifications and compliance documentation.
- Certificate III in Individual Support or a relevant qualification, as required for the role.

Who Would Suit This Role?

We welcome applications from experienced disability support workers, allied health or nursing students with relevant experience, and individuals who already commute to Melbourne CBD for work or study.

Candidates must be dependable, compassionate and confident supporting a participant with complex needs. Relevant experience and the ability to provide safe, consistent support are essential.

How to Apply

If you have the experience and commitment to make a meaningful difference in someone's life, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your application outlining your relevant experience, qualifications, availability on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and any experience supporting people with complex mental health and medical needs.

CarePro – Supporting choice, independence and quality of life.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $30.00 – $77.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Disability Support Worker (Casual) (Dandenong)
🏢 carepro
📍 Dandenong