About the Role

Beyond Barriers Care is seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced Disability Support Worker to provide individualised, person-centred support to an NDIS participant living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) in Cranbourne. The participant speaks Punjabi, so Punjabi-speaking applicants are strongly encouraged to apply to support effective communication, cultural understanding and meaningful engagement.

This role involves providing personal care, supporting daily living activities and implementing care plans and recommendations developed by the participant's allied health team.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide respectful personal care, including continence support, toileting, hygiene and assistance with daily living activities.
- Support a participant living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI), taking into account their cognitive, physical and communication needs.
- Follow individualised care plans and recommendations developed by Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and other allied health professionals.
- Implement communication and mealtime strategies as directed by the Speech Pathologist, including any applicable swallowing safety guidelines.
- Assist with mobility, transfers and community participation in accordance with the participant's care plan.
- Encourage independence, choice and dignity while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.




- Monitor and report changes in the participant's health, behaviour or support needs.
- Maintain accurate shift notes, incident reports and relevant care documentation.
- Communicate effectively with the participant, family members and the broader care team.

About You

We are looking for someone who is patient, attentive, skilled and genuinely committed to providing high-quality disability support.

Essential Requirements:

- Experience providing personal care and continence support.
- Understanding of acquired brain injury or experience supporting participants with complex support needs.
- Ability to follow clinical instructions, care plans and allied health recommendations.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Willingness to undertake participant-specific training.

Highly Desirable:

- Ability to communicate confidently in Punjabi.
- Experience supporting participants with ABI, stroke or neurological conditions.
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability or a related qualification.
- Experience supporting participants with communication difficulties, continence needs or mealtime management plans.

📌 Disability support worker (Cranbourne)
🏢 Beyond Barriers Care
📍 Cranbourne