Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker

Lionheart Support Services is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to provide reliable, high-quality support to participants with complex physical and personal care needs.

This role suits workers who are confident with hands-on care, take pride in doing things properly, and understand the importance of consistency, dignity, safety and respectful support.

About the role

You will provide a range of supports, including:

• Support with daily living tasks, meals and essential household activities

• Community access and participation in activities that are meaningful to each participant

• Calm, respectful and structured support that promotes comfort, enjoyment and wellbeing

• Support in line with individual care plans, Behaviour Support Plans and safe manual-handling practices

• Clear, accurate shift notes, handovers and incident reporting

• Effective communication with families, carers and the wider support team

• High physical and personal care, including manual handling, transfers, showering, toileting and mobility assistance

This role involves a rotating roster that may include day, evening, weekend, sleepovers.and active overnight shifts.

What we are looking for

We are looking for workers who have:

• Confidence working in physically demanding care environments

• A calm, professional and respectful approach

• The ability to follow care plans, take direction and use sound judgement

• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Reliability, consistency and the ability to work well within a team

• A genuine understanding that quality support means meeting care needs while helping participants enjoy their day and live meaningful lives

Essential requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

• Working with Children Check

• Current First Aid and CPR

• Current Victorian Driver Licence and comprehensive vehicle insurance

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate

• COVID-19 vaccination compliance

Why Lionheart

At Lionheart Support Services, we focus on doing support well. We provide clear plans, realistic expectations, strong communication and a structured approach so staff can deliver safe, consistent and high-quality care.

We value workers who are engaged, respectful and committed to making a genuine difference in the lives of the people they support.

If you are an experienced Disability Support Worker who takes pride in delivering high-quality physical supports, we encourage you to apply.