Disability Support Worker

🌟 Disability Support Workers Wanted | Flexible Hours | Across Melbourne

Join Independent Disability Services (IDS) and make a genuine difference every day.

Looking for a rewarding career where your work truly matters?

At Independent Disability Services (IDS), we empower people living with disabilities to live independently, achieve their goals, and enjoy meaningful lives. Due to continued growth, we're seeking passionate and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team across Melbourne's North, South, East, West and South-East suburbs.

Whether you're looking for flexible casual work or consistent shifts, we'd love to hear from you.

💜 Why Join IDS?

• Flexible casual shifts or PPT shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Consistent shifts available with regular clients
• Excellent salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture
• Ongoing paid training and professional development
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
• Work that genuinely changes lives every day

📌 About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you'll provide high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, choice and community participation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care and complex care support
• Supporting clients with daily living activities and household tasks
• Assisting clients to access the community, appointments and social activities
• Supporting clients with complex behaviours using positive behaviour support strategies
• Promoting dignity, choice, independence and individual goals
• Maintaining accurate documentation and client records
• Working collaboratively with families, allied health professionals and support teams

⭐ What We're Looking For

To be successful, you'll have:

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care (or Nursing qualification)
• Minimum 2 years' experience supporting individuals with complex behaviours
• Minimum 1-2 years' experience providing complex personal care
• Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support strategies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, reliable and professional approach
• Flexibility to work weekdays, evenings, sleepovers, weekends and public holidays as required
• Current Driver Licence and reliable vehicle
• Comprehensive Car Insurance
• Current First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• Full Australian working rights (all visa holders with valid work rights are encouraged to apply)

🧡 Why You'll Love Working With Us

At IDS, you're more than just a support worker, you become part of a team that values compassion, respect and continuous growth.

Every shift is an opportunity to make a positive impact in someone's life while building a rewarding career in the disability sector.

Apply today and become part of a team that's changing lives across Melbourne.

Independent Disability Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures and lived experiences.