Disability Support Worker - Make a Difference in Your Community

About the role

My Supports is an organisation led by people with firsthand experience in disability. As a Disability Support Worker, you'll join a vibrant local Neighbourhood Team with a close-knit group of fellow support workers, all led by an experienced Team Leader. Our Team Leaders offer day-to-day support and guidance, collaborating with you to understand our clients' needs. This approach helps us deliver person-centred, community-inclusive supports.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, community-inclusive supports to clients
• Work flexible hours between 7am – 8pm, available to work 7 days
• Collaborate with Team Leaders and fellow support workers to understand clients' needs
• Maintain clear professional boundaries while building strong relationships

About you

• An enthusiastic and friendly outlook
• A compassionate and empathetic demeanour
• Strong listening and communication skills, along with patience
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• The ability to maintain clear professional boundaries
• Experience with personal care or challenging behaviours is beneficial but not required
• Permanent Australian Working Rights (Preferred)
• Australian Driver's Licence (Preferred)
• Comprehensive Car Insurance (Required upon commencement)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Required upon commencement)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required upon commencement)

Benefits

• Earn above-award rates, even if shifts are cancelled last-minute
• Flexible hours with support for work-life balance
• Advance your career with ongoing training and development
• If a shift is cancelled within 48 hours and we can't find you another shift, you still get paid
• Higher than award rates – A two-hour shift attracts an average $38.00 – $39.26 rate per hour and we pay a higher sleepover shift allowance too
• Kilometre reimbursement, shift penalties for afternoons, nights, weekends, and public holidays
• Complex Care Allowance: Additional pay for working with high-intensity clients
• Ongoing training, professional development, and career advancement within a supportive team

About us

My Supports is an organisation led by people with firsthand experience in disability. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported to thrive. Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process to ensure full participation.