Disability Support Worker (Casual)

We Care Providers is a compassionate, purpose-driven NDIS provider based in Essendon. We support people across Melbourne to live with dignity, independence, and joy no matter how complex their needs may be. Our team is passionate about making a real impact in people's lives.

• Why Join Us?
• Competitive hourly rate
• 35 - $45 / hour
• penalty rates
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Paid travel reimbursement
• Ongoing training in positive behaviour support and de-escalation
• A warm, supportive team who values what you do
• About the Role

We are currently looking for

• confident, compassionate, and experienced
• Disability Support Workers to support participants with
• complex psychosocial needs
• in Melbourne's North and North-West, with occasional shifts in the South East (Dandenong).
• What You'll Be Doing
• Providing individualised support guided by each person's NDIS plan
• Assisting with daily living, including personal care, medication, cleaning, meal preparation, attending doctor or hospital appointments and routines,
• Provide personal care and health-related support where needed - this may include stoma care or blood glucose monitoring for specific participants.
• Supporting behavioural and emotional needs using BSPs and de-escalation strategies
• Promoting independence through community access and daily skill-building
• Documenting support provided, behaviours, and progress clearly and professionally
• Building strong relationships while maintaining healthy boundaries.
• Who You'll Be Working With

You'll report to our Operations Manager and be part of a team of over 30 professionals. While you may often work independently on shift, you'll have full support, training, and supervision to feel confident and prepared.

• What You'll Need
• Right to work in Australia
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• First Aid and CPR
• Australian Driver's Licence + reliable car with insurance
• Infection Control Training
• Experience with behaviour support and complex participants
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and kind in challenging moments
• Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive, skilled team we'd love to hear from you.

• Job Types
• Full-time, Subcontract, Casual

Pay : $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

• Benefits
• Travel reimbursement

Schedule :

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Rotating roster
• Shift work

Supplementary Pay :

• Overtime pay
• Penalty rates

Application Question(s) :

• What types of disabilities or support needs have you worked with in the past?
• What is your minimum expected hourly rate?
• Do you have a valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle to travel?
• Do you have experience supporting high-needs participants or individuals with complex care requirements?
• Experience
• disability support worker : 1 year (required)

Work Location : In person