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Disability Support Workers (Experienced) – Mentone, Mordialloc & Bayside Areas
Location: Bayside, Mentone, Mordialloc
Pay Rate: AU$36.81 – AU$37.95 per hour
Job Type: Casual
Make a difference. Build connections. Be part of something meaningful.
Are you an experienced NDIS Support Worker who is passionate about helping people live their best lives? We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and compassionate support workers to join our team. In this role, you will deliver vital, NDIS-funded support programs across the Bayside area. This is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to make a genuine difference, support participant independence, and help individuals achieve their unique goals.
About Us Carer's Network is a local, family-owned business built on a simple philosophy: "Big enough to help you, small enough to care." We are dedicated to helping older Australians and NDIS participants live independently at home. We envision a future where all our clients feel empowered to live their best lives. By tailoring our home support services to each individual's unique needs, we make that vision a reality every day.
Why Join Us?
- Purpose-Driven Work: Engage in meaningful support where you can see the direct, positive impact of your care.
- Great Culture: Work within a highly supportive, professional, and collaborative team environment.
- Stability: Enjoy consistent opportunities for ongoing, secure work.
- Flexibility: Benefit from flexible working arrangements tailored to fit your lifestyle.
- Dynamic Days: Experience a diverse variety of day-to-day tasks and participant interactions.
- Fulfilling Relationships: Build strong, rewarding, and lasting connections with our participants.
What You'll Be Doing
Depending on each participant's individual needs, your day-to-day role may include:
- Providing high-quality, person-centred care and support
- Empowering participants to achieve their specific NDIS goals
- Facilitating community access and social participation
- Supporting daily living activities to promote independence
- Building positive, respectful, and trusting relationships with participants
- Encouraging confidence, personal choice, and greater autonomy
- Working collaboratively with families, primary carers, and other allied health professionals
Essential Criteria & Qualifications
- Qualifications:Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability stream).
- Licence:Current Victorian Driver's Licence and a reliable vehicle are strictly essential.
- Experience:Minimum 1 year of experience delivering NDIS-funded disability supports is preferred.
- Mandatory Certificates(Required prior to commencement):
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC)
- Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011)
- Current CPR (HLTAID009)
What We're Looking For
We want to hear from dedicated professionals who are:
- Values-Driven: Passionate about supporting people with a disability, with a strong commitment to person-centred care.
- Reliable: Dependable, professional, and punctual.
- Excellent Communicators: Able to connect effectively with participants and their support networks.
- Characteristics: Respectful, patient, and deeply compassionate.
- Adaptable: Confident working independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
Come and be part of a team where your work truly matters.
Please Note: No sponsorship available
Carer's Network is dedicated to attracting and developing our people. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for roles in our organisation, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $36.81 – $37.95 per hour
Experience: support worker: 1 year (Preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screen Check (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)First Aid Certification (Required)
- Victorian Driver Licence (Required)
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability stream) (Required)
Work Authorisation: Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
Disability Support Worker in Melbourne employer: Carer's Network
At Carer's Network, we pride ourselves on being a supportive and family-owned employer in Bendigo, where our Care Partners play a vital role in enhancing the lives of older Australians. With a strong focus on meaningful relationships, professional growth opportunities, and a collaborative work culture, we empower our employees to make a real difference in their communities while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits like a company vehicle during work hours. Join us to experience a fulfilling career where your contributions are valued and your voice is heard.
