At Poppy Support Services, we believe support should fit the person, not the other way around.
We're an NDIS provider helping people with disability across Melbourne live independently, build skills and take part in their community.
We're looking for experienced Disability Support Workers who share our values of respect, reliability and genuine care.
About Poppy
At Poppy Support Services, we believe support should fit the person, not the other way around.
We're an NDIS provider helping people with disability across Melbourne live independently, build skills and take part in their community.
We're looking for experienced Disability Support Workers who share our values of respect, reliability and genuine care.
About the role
This is a casual role supporting NDIS participants in their homes and out in the community.
Shifts are available weekdays, evenings and weekends, and we match you with participants based on your skills, experience and availability.
You will work one-on-one with a regular group of participants, so you get to build trust and see the difference you make.
What you'll be doing
Personal care, including showering, dressing, toileting and safe manual handling
Supporting participants to work towards the goals in their NDIS plan
Community access: appointments, shopping, social and recreational activities
Meal preparation, household tasks and building independent living skills
Assisting with medication in line with participant plans and Poppy policies
Following behaviour support plans where they're in place
Writing clear, accurate shift notes and reporting incidents promptly




What you'll bring
Essential
At least 12 months of paid experience as a Disability Support Worker
Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Disability), Certificate IV in Disability, or a related qualification
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
Current Working With Children Check
Current First Aid and CPR certificates
Completed NDIS Worker Orientation Module
Current driver's licence and a reliable, comprehensively insured car
Full working rights in Australia
Transparent communication and solid record-keeping skills
Desirable
Experience with complex needs, such as autism, psychosocial disability or behaviours of concern
High-intensity support skills, such as PEG feeding, catheter care, complex bowel care or epilepsy management
Medication administration and manual handling training, including hoist transfers
What we offer
$45 to $48 per hour under the SCHADS Award, including 25% casual loading, plus super
Penalty rates for evenings, weekends and public holidays
Kilometre allowance when you use your car to transport participants
Flexible shifts: you tell us when you're available
Regular participants and consistent rosters wherever possible
A supportive team behind you, with on-call support / regular check-ins
Ongoing training to grow your skills
Poppy Support Services is an equal opportunity employer.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ people.
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Melbourne)
🏢 Poppy Support Services
📍 Melbourne