Casual Disability Support Worker – Melbourne South-East
Equal Path
Bayside | Kingston | Monash | Glen Eira | Stonnington | Port Phillip | Greater Dandenong | Casey | Frankston

Equal Path is seeking reliable, compassionate and motivated workers to provide support to participants across Melbourne’s inner south-east and surrounding suburbs.

This is a casual position with flexible shifts available across Supported Independent Living (SIL), community access, respite/Short Term Accommodation (STA), and in-home support services.

We are seeking workers who are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support and are focused on assisting participants to achieve their goals, increase their independence and participate in the community.

About the role

As a Support Worker, you will provide tailored support to NDIS participants with a range of support needs, including physical disability, psychosocial disability, intellectual disability and complex support requirements. These may be delivered within participant homes, Supported Independent Living (SIL) environments, Short Term Accommodation (STA), community settings, and group programs.

Shifts may include:

• Day shifts

• Evening shifts

• Overnight sleepovers

• Active nights

• Weekends and public holidays

Key responsibilities

Depending on participant needs, duties may include:

• Personal care and hygiene assistance

• Manual handling and mobility support

• Community access and transport

• Meal preparation and household assistance

• Social and recreational support

• Medication assistance

• Independent living skill development

• Supporting participants within SIL environments

• Supporting participants with behaviours of concern and complex needs

• Completing progress notes and documentation

Workers will collaborate with participants, families, coordinators and other support staff to ensure support is delivered in a safe, respectful and high-quality manner.

What we are looking for

We are seeking workers who demonstrate:

• Empathy and professionalism

• Reliability and accountability

• Strong communication skills

• Flexibility and initiative

• A participant-focused approach

• The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations

Experience supporting participants with complex physical support needs, behaviours of concern, epilepsy, psychosocial disability or high intensity supports will be highly regarded.

Essential requirements

Applicants must hold or be willing to obtain:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• NDIS Orientation Module

• National Police Check

• Working With Children Check

• First Aid & CPR

• Valid Driver's Licence

• Reliable and insured vehicle

• Smartphone with internet access

• Australian working rights

Highly regarded experience

Experience or training in the following is highly desirable:

• Manual handling and hoist transfers

• Epilepsy and seizure management

• Dysphagia support

• Medication assistance

• Positive behaviour support

• SIL and STA/respite environments

What we offer

• Flexible casual shifts

• Supportive and experienced management team

• Opportunities for ongoing work and career growth

• Variety of participant support and environments.

• Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference

At Equal Path, we value respectful, person-centred support and recognise that every participant has the right to choice, dignity and inclusion. If you're looking to make a positive impact and deliver high-quality support, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and availability to apply.