Support Worker

About the role

Lion & Mouse is looking for Disability Support Workers to provide assistance, including overnight and sleepover assistance to valued clients. In this role, you'll be making a real impact—helping people maintain independence, feel safe, and enjoy meaningful connections.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality support to individuals living with disabilities
• Assist with personal care, including hygiene, dressing, and mobility assistance
• Support clients with daily living tasks, such as meal preparation and household duties
• Ensure a safe and comfortable environment during night shifts
• Engage in meaningful social interactions to enhance the well-being of clients
• Monitor and respond to any overnight needs or emergencies
• Transport participants as required, ensuring safe travel
• Maintain accurate progress notes and document client interactions
• Follow individual support plans to ensure quality care
• Work collaboratively with other support staff, healthcare professionals, and families

About you

• Cert III or IV in Disability, Community, Aged Care Support, or Individual Support
• Minimum 6 months of recent experience in disability, community, hospital, or aged care settings
• Current Australian Driver's Licence and reliable vehicle with insurance
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
• Hold a Working with Children Check and an NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check upon employment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Availability for overnight and sleepover shifts
• Strong problem-solving skills to adapt to clients' individual needs
• Ability to build trusting and positive relationships with clients and their families

Benefits

• Ongoing regular shifts with rosters created in advance
• Work for a great organisation that supports you – where safety, care, equality, and service come first
• Mobile app management for client visits, task lists, rosters, progress notes, availability, and time sheets
• Supportive team available 7 days a week to assist you
• Access to ongoing training and development opportunities
• SCHADS award, paid fortnightly

About us

Lion & Mouse is an organisation that supports individuals with disabilities, where safety, care, equality, and service come first.