Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker

Position description | wazka support services pty ltd

Employment type: Casual / Part-time

Location: South Gippsland, Bass Coast, Cardinia, Casey, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula and surrounding areas

Reports to: Operations Manager / Management Team

Position overview

Wazka Support Services Pty Ltd is a family-operated, registered NDIS provider. Disability Support Workers deliver safe, respectful and person-centred support in participants’ homes, communities, group programs and respite settings. The role requires reliability, professional judgement, flexible availability and willingness to travel between appointments.

Key responsibilities

Provide individualised support in line with participant goals, preferences and support plans, maintaining dignity, privacy, choice and control.

Assist with personal care, hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, household tasks and daily routines within the worker’s competence and training.

Support community access, social participation, education, employment, appointments and recreational activities.

Provide authorised participant transport safely and travel between appointments across agreed service areas.

Build independence through practical skill development, including cooking, shopping, budgeting and household management.

Implement approved positive behaviour support strategies and follow participant-specific risk and safety plans.

Administer or assist with medication only when authorised, appropriately trained and permitted by organisational procedures.

Complete accurate, objective case notes within 24 hours and report incidents, hazards and concerns within required timeframes.

Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries and compliance with the NDIS Code of Conduct, applicable Practice Standards and organisational policies.

Participate in training, supervision and professional development as required.

Essential qualifications and compliance

Applicants must hold or be able to demonstrate the following before commencing relevant duties:

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), Certificate IV in Disability Support, or another relevant recognised qualification.

Current NDIS Worker Screening clearance and Employee Working with Children Check.

Current First Aid and CPR certification; completed NDIS Worker Orientation and required infection prevention and control training.

Current Australian driver’s licence, access to a registered roadworthy vehicle and comprehensive motor vehicle insurance.

Ability to communicate clearly, maintain records and follow participant support plans and safe work procedures.

Flexible availability and willingness to travel between participant appointments.

Desirable experience

At least two years’ experience in disability support.

Experience with complex support needs, positive behaviour support, respite or community access.

Additional training relevant to participant-specific needs.

Availability and working arrangements

Shifts may include weekdays, afternoons, evenings, weekends, school holidays and overnight respite. Preference is given to applicants with consistent availability across multiple days. Work locations and travel expectations are agreed through rostering.

Personal attributes

Reliable, punctual, compassionate and respectful.

Able to work independently and collaboratively, using initiative and sound judgement.

Committed to participant safeguarding, professional boundaries and continuous improvement.

Equal opportunity and safeguarding

Wazka Support Services is committed to equal employment opportunity and a safe, inclusive workplace. Any participant-specific worker preferences will be considered in accordance with applicable laws. Employment is subject to satisfactory verification of required qualifications, checks and suitability.