At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients with disabilities, providing companionship and assistance in daily activities.
- Company: Join Leora Healthcare, a trusted provider of disability and aged care services.
- Benefits: Above-award pay, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and recognition for your contributions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in someone's life while building meaningful connections.
- Qualifications: Must speak Tagalog, have a valid driver's licence, and relevant qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 15.3 - 18.7 $ per hour.
At Leora Healthcare, our Support Workers bring light into people’s everyday lives by supporting dignity, independence and choice. We are seeking a calm, reliable and experienced Tagalog-speaking Disability Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred support to a client living in Brookfield, VIC.
The successful candidate must be confident driving and have their own reliable vehicle, as the role involves transporting the client to appointments, activities and community outings.
About the Role
As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide respectful and consistent support tailored to the client’s individual needs, preferences and support plan. Your responsibilities may include:
- Communicating with the client in Tagalog to support clear communication and build a comfortable, trusting relationship.
- Supporting a client with an intellectual disability, including providing gentle prompts and guidance with day-to-day tasks and routines.
- Providing Domestic Assistance (DA), including light household cleaning, laundry and maintaining a safe and tidy home environment.
- Providing Community Participation (CP) and companionship, such as going to the park, having a coffee and participating in other community-based activities.
- Preparing nutritious meals based on the client’s preferences and needs.
- Encouraging independence and supporting the client to complete everyday activities at their own pace.
- Providing calm, patient and respectful support with a focus on strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Building a positive and consistent relationship while promoting the client’s choice, dignity and independence.
- Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times.
About You
You are a compassionate and dependable Support Worker who:
- Speaks Tagalog confidently.
- Is calm, patient and respectful.
- Experience in Intellectual Disability is highly desirable.
- Enjoys providing companionship and social support.
- Is confident driving and transporting a client.
- Can prepare simple, nutritious meals.
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can follow support plans, routines and instructions accurately.
- Is comfortable working independently in a client’s home and community.
- Is reliable and committed to providing consistent support.
- Respects individual choice, privacy, dignity and independence.
- Has a genuine passion for making a positive difference in someone’s everyday life.
To be considered for this position, you must have:
- A valid Australian Driver’s Licence.
- Your own reliable vehicle suitable for transporting the client.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care or a relevant qualification (preferred).
Why Join Leora Healthcare?
When you join Leora Healthcare, you’ll become part of a team that values the important work Support Workers do every day. We offer:
- Above-award pay rates.
- Penny rates where applicable.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Support from experienced care and leadership teams.
- Recognition and appreciation for your contribution.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits.
- Opportunities to grow within the organisation.
- A supportive and respectful working environment.
Our Commitment
At Leora Healthcare, we are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support that enables our clients to live with dignity, independence and choice. We are looking for someone who shares this commitment and understands that great support is about more than completing tasks—it is about building trust, creating meaningful connections and helping clients live the life they choose.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Tagalog-speaking Disability Support Worker who is confident driving, providing social support, Domestic Assistance and preparing meals, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or send your resume.
Tagalog-Speaking Disability Support Specialist in Melbourne employer: Leora Healthcare
Leora Healthcare is an exceptional employer, offering Community Registered Nurses the chance to work in a dynamic, community-based role that prioritises autonomy and meaningful connections with clients. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive pay, and a culture that celebrates diversity and wellbeing, Leora has been recognised as one of Australia's Best Places to Work for five consecutive years. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of individuals while enjoying a supportive and rewarding work environment in Southeast Region, Sydney.
