Disability Support Worker – Echuca, Victoria

Your Care Co

At Your Care, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports that uphold the principles of the NDIS Code of Conduct, choice and control, dignity of risk, and individual rights. We believe participants should be at the centre of every decision regarding their care and support, with services tailored to their unique goals, preferences, and aspirations.

Your Care is currently seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our growing team in Echuca and surrounding areas.

We are particularly interested in applicants with experience in disability, clinical care, mental health, psychosocial disability and/or Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD). We are looking for compassionate, capable and dedicated individuals who are confident supporting people with a range of complex needs and who are committed to delivering safe, respectful and person-centred care.

Availability for sleepover shifts is highly desirable, along with availability for a range of shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays where required.

As a Support Worker with Your Care, you will play an important role in supporting participants to exercise choice and control over their lives while promoting independence, inclusion and wellbeing. We value team members who build respectful, professional relationships and are committed to delivering safe, ethical and high-quality supports.

We recognise that meaningful connections are an important part of quality support. Wherever possible, we aim to match support workers and participants based on shared interests, personalities, experience and goals to help foster positive and engaging support relationships. When you apply, we encourage you to tell us about your interests, hobbies, strengths and areas of experience so we can identify opportunities where you can make the greatest impact in a participant's life.

What the Role Involves

As a Support Worker, you will assist participants to live independently in their home and achieve their goals while delivering high-quality, person-centred support. This may include:

- Personal care and daily living support
- Community access and social participation
- Supporting independence within the home
- Transporting participants to appointments, activities and outings
- Supporting participants to build skills, confidence and capacity
- Supporting people with psychosocial disability and mental health needs
- Supporting people with complex or higher support needs
- Supporting people who may have experience of AOD and/or other complex life circumstances




- Providing support within clinical or health-related environments where required
- Following individual support plans, risk management plans, medication requirements and other relevant care instructions
- Building meaningful and respectful relationships with participants and their families
- Promoting participant choice, dignity, independence and self-determination
- Domestic assistance
- Working sleepover shifts where required

No two days are the same, and every day provides an opportunity to make a positive difference in someone's life.

What We Are Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability/Aged Care) or equivalent qualification/experience
- Previous experience working in disability, clinical care, mental health, psychosocial support, AOD, aged care, community services or a related sector
- Experience supporting people with complex needs and/or multiple support needs will be highly regarded
- Experience in clinical care, health settings or working alongside health professionals will be highly regarded
- Experience supporting people with psychosocial disability, mental health conditions and/or AOD-related needs will be highly regarded
- A strong understanding of person-centred practice, participant choice and control and dignity of risk
- The ability to follow support plans, risk management strategies, medication requirements and organisational procedures
- The ability to recognise and respond appropriately to changes in a participant's presentation, wellbeing or support needs
- A genuine passion for supporting people to achieve their goals and live the life they choose
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliability, professionalism and a positive attitude
- A willingness to undertake ongoing training and career development
- Availability for sleepover shifts
- Availability for a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays where required
- A current Driver's Licence
- A reliable and registered motor vehicle
- Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance

We welcome applications from people with diverse professional backgrounds, including Disability Support Workers,



Personal Care Workers, Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing, Mental Health Support Workers, AOD Workers, Community Services Workers and other professionals with relevant transferable skills and experience.

Professional Development

Your Care is committed to supporting the ongoing growth and development of our workforce. The disability and aged care sectors continue to evolve, and we are committed to ensuring our team members have access to training, education and professional development opportunities that enhance their skills and knowledge.

We are particularly committed to developing a workforce with the skills and confidence to support participants with complex, clinical, psychosocial and high-intensity support needs.

We are seeking team members who are committed to continuous learning and maintaining best practice in the delivery of participant-centred supports.

Required Checks

You will also need to hold (or be willing to obtain):

- Current National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate

Additional qualifications, training or experience in clinical care, medication support, mental health, psychosocial disability, AOD, complex care or high-intensity support will be highly regarded.

Why Join Your Care?

- Supportive and approachable leadership team
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives
- Opportunity to work with participants with a diverse range of support needs
- A workplace where your ideas and contributions are valued
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to develop skills in complex, clinical and psychosocial support
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A positive and collaborative team environment

We are building something special and are looking for people who share our commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and support.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don't delay in applying.

Please note that applications will be retained by Your Care for a period of 12 months for consideration for future opportunities.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can use your skills and experience to support people to achieve their goals while being part of a supportive and progressive organisation, we would love to hear from you.

For any questions regarding the position, please contact [email protected].

Pay: $45.00 – $57.04 per hour

Expected hours: 2.0 – 38.0 per week

Work Location: On the road

📌 Disability Support Worker (Echuca)
🏢 Your Care
📍 Echuca