Join a passionate and supportive team dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to live meaningful and independent lives. Alkira Care Services is seeking Disability Support Workers who show compassion, professionalism and a strong commitment to person-centered care.
About the role:
As a Disability Support Worker, you’ll provide individualised support to people with disabilities across a range of settings, including supported independent living, in-home care and community participation based in Bayswater 6053 & South Lakes 6164. You’ll help our clients build independence, reach their goals and maintain their wellbeing in everyday life.

What you’ll be doing:

• Accompany clients during daily routines and community outings, including appointments, shopping, and social activities.
• Assist with mobility, including the use of mobility aids, transfers, and exercises to maintain physical well-being.
• Support personal hygiene needs including showering, grooming, toileting, and dressing with respect and sensitivity.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals, taking into account dietary needs and client preferences.
• Perform light household tasks such as vacuuming, laundry, dishwashing, and general tidying to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to reduce feelings of isolation and promote well-being.
• Assist with planning and participating in recreational and social activities tailored to the client’s interests.
• Run errands such as grocery shopping and prescription collection as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of care activities, incidents, and communication in accordance with organisational requirements.
• Liaise with families, support workers, and healthcare professionals to ensure consistent and holistic care.
• May reside with the client on a live-in basis, as required.

Key Attributes:

• Empathetic, respectful, and patient approach to supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of safe manual handling techniques and hygiene protocols.
• Flexibility to adapt to the individual needs and routines of clients.

What we are looking for:

• AQF Certificate II or III, or at least one year of relevant experience in absence of formal qualification
• 1-year full time work experience
• Previous experience in aged care, disability support, or community services.
• Current NDIS Screening Check
• Current CPR
• Working with Children Check
• Valid Australian drivers license
• Police Clearance (less than 6 months old)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Pay: From $34.58 per hour

Application Question(s):

• What days and times are you available to work?

Experience:

• Disability Support: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Accompany clients during daily routines and community outings, including appointments, shopping, and social activities.
• Assist with mobility, including the use of mobility aids, transfers, and exercises to maintain physical well-being.
• Support personal hygiene needs including showering, grooming, toileting, and dressing with respect and sensitivity.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals, taking into account dietary needs and client preferences.
• Perform light household tasks such as vacuuming, laundry, dishwashing, and general tidying to maintain a clean and safe living environment.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to reduce feelings of isolation and promote well-being.
• Assist with planning and participating in recreational and social activities tailored to the client’s interests.
• Run errands such as grocery shopping and prescription collection as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of care activities, incidents, and communication in accordance with organisational requirements.
• Liaise with families, support workers, and healthcare professionals to ensure consistent and holistic care.
• May reside with the client on a live-in basis, as required