We are on the lookout for an experienced Disability Support Worker to join our fast-paced team at Hearth Support Services in Ringwood, Melbourne VIC.
Growing your career as a Casual/Vacation Disability Support Worker is an awesome opportunity to develop fundamental skills.
If you are strong in people management, analysis and have the right enthusiasm for the job, then apply for the position of Disability Support Worker at Hearth Support Services today!
Are you looking for rewarding and consistent work that offers you an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people with disabilities?
At Hearth, we provide 1:1 support to NDIS participants across Melbourne. We match you based on your skillset, preferences, and interests, and give you an opportunity to meet your participant prior to working with them.
Hearth is looking for support workers in the Outer Eastern suburbs of Melbourne, such as Ringwood, Kilsyth, Ferntree Gully, and the surrounding areas.
Why work at Hearth?
- We pay well above award rates
- Work close to home with flexible hours
- We work around your availability, with shifts available at all times
- You'll support the same people at the same times each week
- Each person you support has a dedicated Relationship Manager
- Training is tailored to the person you're supporting
- Clear opportunities for career progression.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Professional or lived experience supporting someone with a disability
- An understanding of the disability sector and person-centred support
- Excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach
- Flexible availability & a long-term commitment to Hearth
The role may involve:
- Assistance with community access and recreational activities
- Personal care (showering, toileting, and hygiene assistance)
- Manual handling and the use of wheelchairs & hoists
- Transportation and social engagement
- Light domestic duties such as meal preparation and cleaning
- Behavioural and Mental Health Support
Essential criteria:
- The legal right to work in Australia
- A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Two professional references
If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!
Please include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria when applying.
If you do not yet hold an NDIS Check, commence the application process as soon as possible regardless of employment status. Your NDIS Clearance will be linked to yourself, not Hearth, and is transferable across all NDIS Providers.
Benefits of working as a Disability Support Worker in Ringwood, Melbourne VIC:
● Opportunity to Make a Difference
● Professional Development Opportunities
● Attractive packageCompetitive Pay