Disability Support Worker – Geelong | Bannockburn & Inverleigh | Thursday–Saturday | 8am–8pm | Immediate Start

We are seeking a passionate, experienced and reliable Disability Support Worker (DSW) to provide high-quality, person-centred support to our clients across Bannockburn and Inverleigh.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced DSW who is confident working with complex support needs, behaviours of concern and children.

The Opportunity

• Location: Bannockburn / Inverleigh
• Shifts: Thursday–Saturday, between 8am and 8pm
• Availability: Minimum 3 days per week
• Start: Immediate start preferred
• Experience: Minimum 3 years' experience as a Disability Support Worker
• Manual Handling: Current Manual Handling training and practical experience required
• Specialist experience: Experience supporting people with behaviours of concern is essential
• Client group: Must be comfortable and confident working with children

Your Responsibilities Depending on the client's individual needs, your duties may include:

• Personal care, including toileting and showering assistance
• Meal preparation, cooking and cleaning
• Community access and engagement
• Manual handling and mobility support
• Medication assistance
• Supporting daily routines and activities
• Providing emotional and social support
• Following individual care plans and support strategies
• Supporting clients with behaviours of concern in a calm, professional and person-centred manner

What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will be:

• An experienced Disability Support Worker with 3+ years' experience
• Confident supporting clients with complex needs
• Experienced working with behaviours of concern
• Comfortable working with children
• Trained and experienced in Manual Handling
• Enthusiastic, reliable and compassionate
• Strong in person-centred care
• Patient, calm and confident in challenging situations
• Available to work Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with a minimum of 3 days' availability
• Comfortable travelling to Bannockburn, Inverleigh and surrounding areas

Male and female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Make a Difference If you're an experienced DSW who is passionate about providing high-quality support and confident working with complex needs and behaviours of concern, we'd love to hear from you.

Immediate start preferred. Apply today and join our team.

Additional information

• One of AFR Boss Best Places to Work 2 years in a row!
• Opportunity to help keep clients living independently at home
• Casual hours to allow you to have work life balance
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