CASUAL DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER/ COMMUNITY SERVICE WORKER – NDIS

Waratah Connects | Melbourne & Designated Service

Areas Company: Waratah Connects

Employment Type: Casual

Location: Melbourne

Start: Immediately

Industry: Community Services & Development – Aged & Disability

- Support Work Type: NDIS Support

ABOUT WARATAH Waratah is seeking caring, reliable and motivated Casual Support Workers to support NDIS participants in Aintree and other designated service locations in Melbourne and surrounding areas. We are looking for people who are passionate about providing person-centred support, promoting independence and helping people with disability achieve their individual goals. Applicants who are based in or can reliably travel to Aintree and other required service locations, have versatile availability and can commit to ongoing casual shifts are encouraged to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Provide person-centred support in accordance with individual support plans.
- Assist participants with daily living activities, personal care where required, and community access.
- Support participants to develop and maintain independence.
- Build respectful and professional relationships with participants and their families or support networks.
- Follow organisational policies, procedures and relevant NDIS requirements.
- Maintain accurate shift notes, records and other required documentation.
- Communicate effectively with the support team and management.
- Promote participants’ dignity, privacy, choice, safety and wellbeing.
- Report incidents, risks and changes in participants’ needs promptly.

ABOUT YOU The ideal candidate will be caring, respectful, patient and compassionate; reliable, punctual and responsible; and a good communicator with a positive attitude.



Candidates should be able to work independently and as part of a team, be flexible for casual shifts, and travel reliably to required service areas. Previous disability support or NDIS experience is desirable. Applicants with relevant transferable skills and a willingness to learn are also encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

We particularly welcome applications from:

· Masters or Bachelors in psychology.

· Fresh graduate or final year Bachelor of Social Work students.

· Second-year Bachelor of Nursing students or Allied Health student.

· Students studying relevant disability, aged care or community services qualifications.

· Applicants holding Certificate III or Certificate IV in Individual Support, Disability or equivalent qualifications.

Relevant study and transferable experience will be considered alongside role-specific requirements.

Work Rights & Long-Term Availability

· Australian citizens and permanent residents are encouraged to apply.

· International students with (2years) valid work rights are also encouraged to apply, subject to visa conditions and permitted working hours.

· Applicants who can demonstrate long-term work availability and a commitment to ongoing employment opportunities are highly encouraged.

· Visa and work conditions will be verified during recruitment.

Participant Support Preferences





Waratah Connects welcomes applications from both male and female Support Workers.

Where a participant has specific support preferences or requirements, including a preference for a male Support Worker, we will consider suitable candidates in accordance with participant needs and applicable employment laws.

Male applicants are encouraged to apply.

Required Documents

· Valid Australian work rights.

· First Aid and CPR certification.

· NDIS Worker Screening Check.

· Working with Children Check or National Police Check

· Relevant qualifications or equivalent skills, depending on participant and role requirements.

· Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle, where required.

· Relevant references and compliance documentation.

All mandatory screening and compliance requirements must be satisfied before commencing participant-facing duties.

WHAT WE OFFER

Immediate-start casual employment opportunities. Work opportunities in Aintree VIC 3336 and other designated Melbourne service locations. A supportive team environment. Meaningful work that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. Opportunities to develop skills and experience in the disability support sector.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants are invited to submit their CV and a brief cover letter outlining: Relevant experience and qualifications or current course of study. Current suburb or preferred work locations. Weekly availability and preferred shift times. Relevant screening checks and certifications. Current Australian work rights and any applicable work restrictions.

Email your resume to : [email protected]

Pay: $34.44 – $52.82 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Casual disability support worker / Community service worker – NDIS (Melbourne)
🏢 Waratah
📍 Melbourne