Female Disability Support Worker

About the role

The Honest Collective is seeking a Female Disability Support Worker to join our team on a casual basis. This role is based in Blackburn and surrounding South Eastern suburbs and offers a meaningful opportunity to make a direct and positive impact on the lives of individuals living with disabilities. As a Female Disability Support Worker, you will provide essential, person-centred support services that empower our clients to achieve greater independence, dignity and quality of life. This position is fundamental to our mission of delivering compassionate, tailored support within our community.

What you'll be doing

• Providing personal care and assistance with daily living activities, including hygiene, grooming, dressing and mobility support
• Assisting clients with meal preparation and nutritional support, respecting individual dietary requirements and preferences
• Supporting clients in engaging with community activities, social outings and recreational opportunities to promote independence and social inclusion
• Helping clients with household management tasks, including cleaning, laundry and general household maintenance
• Accompanying clients to medical appointments, therapy sessions and other support services as required
• Maintaining detailed and accurate records of client support provided and any observations or concerns
• Communicating effectively with clients, their families, healthcare professionals and other members of the support team
• Promoting dignity, respect and person-centred values in all interactions with clients
• Following individual support plans and contributing to reviews and updates of client care strategies
• Maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment for clients

What we're looking for

• A compassionate and empathetic approach to supporting individuals with disabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues
• Physical capability to provide hands-on support, including assistance with mobility and personal care tasks
• Reliability, punctuality and commitment to providing consistent, high-quality support
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Sound understanding of disability support principles, including person-centred care and rights-based approaches
• Relevant qualifications or certification in disability support or aged care (such as a Certificate III or IV in Disability Support Services), or willingness to obtain these
• Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one
• A valid driver's licence and your own reliable transport (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience working in community services or disability support environments

About us
The Honest Collective is disability services organisation dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate support to people living with disabilities. We are committed to fostering a culture of dignity, inclusion and person-centred care. Our team works collaboratively to ensure that every individual we support receives tailored assistance that respects their autonomy, preferences and aspirations. We believe that everyone deserves access to quality support that enables them to participate fully in community life. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming, supportive workplace where staff are valued and empowered to do their best work.

What we offer
We offer a rewarding casual role. Working with The Honest Collective means becoming part of a dedicated team committed to making a real difference in people's lives. We foster a supportive workplace culture where your wellbeing matters, and we encourage open communication and collaboration. Casual team members enjoy the flexibility to balance work with other commitments, whilst enjoying the satisfaction of providing meaningful support to our clients.

Apply now
If you are a compassionate, reliable professional looking to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of individuals with disabilities, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and experience working with individuals with disabilities, and the contact details of two referees. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates.