Disability Support Worker Hearth Support Services

JOB DESCRIPTION

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 Northern and Western suburbs of Melbourne, such as Coburg 3058, Preston 3072, Essendon 3040 and surrounding suburbs. 

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
  • Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
  • 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. 

JOB SUMMARY

Organisation

Hearth Support Services

Employment Type

Casual/Vacation

Job Salary

$32 - $35 per hour, excluding super

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