Direct Care Assistance is hiring a Casual/Temporary Disability Support Worker role in Pearcedale, VIC. Apply now to be part of our team.

Requirements for this role:

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Mon morning
  • Mon afternoon
  • Tue morning
  • Tue afternoon
  • Wed morning
  • Wed afternoon
  • Thu morning
  • Thu afternoon
  • Fri morning
  • Fri afternoon
  • Sat morning
  • Sat afternoon
  • Sun morning
  • Sun afternoon
• 1 year of relevant work experience required for this role

Direct Care Assistance (DCA), a leading NDIS service provider, is currently seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker, to deliver high-quality care to complex clients based in the Pearcedale, supporting them with a range of individual needs.

As a Support Care Worker, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the client’s quality of life and overall well-being. This role requires commitment, reliability, and the ability to provide personalised care tailored to the client's specific and complex requirements.

• Job Type: Casual

• Work Location: In person

• Shifts: Mon to Fri, 8:30 am - 11:30am and 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

• Start Date: ASAP

What are we looking for?

• 1-2 years experience supporting participants with complex health or disability support needs

• Confidence in providing personal care and daily living support in a SIL environment

• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting clients with Schizophrenia and Selective Mutism

• Understanding of safe manual handling, infection control, and participant safety practices

• Ability to remain calm, attentive, and responsive in changing support situations

• Compassionate, respectful, and person-centred approach to care

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

• Reliable, professional, and committed to providing high-quality support services

What You'll be doing? (Essential Duties)

• Provide person-centred support to participants living in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) environment

• Assist with personal care tasks including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, and daily living activities

• Support participants with complex health conditions including selective mutism, neurological support needs, and mobility limitations

• Monitor participant wellbeing and promptly respond to any health or behavioural concerns in line with care plans

• Support medication routines and follow health management plans as instructed

• Facilitate community access, appointments, and social participation

• Maintain accurate documentation including progress notes, incident reporting, and shift handovers

Why Join Direct Care Assistance?

Direct Care Assistance is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Join us for a fulfilling career journey focused on empowering individuals with disabilities.