Disability Support Worker

Love making a real difference? At Knoxbrooke, we’re looking for people who are passionate about supporting individuals with disability to live life to the fullest. If you’re great at engaging with people of all ages and have experience or qualifications in disability support, this could be the perfect role for you. Be part of a growing, reputable organisation where your work truly matters.

About Knoxbrooke

Knoxbrooke is a for-purpose NDIS service provider dedicated to creating meaningful employment, development and services for people with disability. Headquartered in Bayswater and operating within the Outer Eastern and West Gippsland regions of Melbourne, our vision is that people of every ability can safely live a life that’s meaningful and rewarding. At Knoxbrooke, you’ll be a part of an organisation that genuinely values inclusion, dignity and opportunity – where you work makes a real difference every day.

About the role

Our Disability Support Workers are responsible for meeting the needs and support requirements of participants with disability in accordance with their individual developmental goals. The role provides support, capacity building and community participation through the development and implementation of tailored, high-quality group and/or 1:1 activity options.

This can look like

• Transporting clients to and from home to a central meeting point for community activities
• Assisting clients with personal care while encouraging them to do as much as they can themselves
• Accompanying groups of clients on community activities
• Following care and behaviour support plans and collaborating with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure the best possible care for clients
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Working both in a team with other Disability Support Workers and 1:1 with clients.

About you:

• Qualifications (completed or currently studying) in disability or other relevant field of study
• Experience working in disability
• Experience working in behaviour support or with complex behavioural needs is highly desirable
• Current Level 2 First Aid Certificate and CPR
• NDIS Worker Screening check
• High level interpersonal and rapport building skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt your communication style to suit people's needs
• Ability to work independently and also as part of a team
• A compassionate, kind and patient demeanour
• The ability to remain calm and think on your feet and de-escalate heightened behaviour
• Knowledge of disability rights and at the ability to advocate for clients and support clients in self advocacy
• Victorian drivers licence and own fully insured car
• Confident to drive a 12 seater mini bus (preferred)
• The ability to work casual shifts rostered shifts between Monday and Friday. Hours are usually rostered between the hours of 7.30am - 4pm.
• Demonstrated ability to make informed decisions, problem-solve proactively, and maintain confidentiality
• Knoxbrooke requires a minimum of 2 COVID-19 vaccinations or a valid medical exemption

Why join us:

• $15,900 non for profit salary packaging + $2,650 meals and entertainment available to maximise your take home pay
• Be part of a values-driven organisation
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)