About The Role As a Disability Support Worker based in Branxholme, you will provide person-centred, in-home and community-based support to people with disability, promoting independence, dignity and quality of life. Working as part of the Support Workers team on a casual basis, you will assist clients with personal care, manual handling, domestic tasks and community access, while following individual support plans and organisational policies. This role is ideal for a compassionate and reliable professional with at least 2 years of experience in disability or related support work. Experience with horses is desirable, as some clients may participate in horse-related activities or therapies, and your confidence around animals will support positive, meaningful engagement. What You'll Do Provide high-quality, person-centred support to people with disability in their homes and in the community in the Branxholme area. Assist with personal care, including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting and mobility support, with respect, dignity and privacy. Undertake safe manual handling tasks, including use of hoists and other mobility aids, in line with training and organisational procedures. Provide domestic assistance such as meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry and other household tasks to support independent living. Support clients with community access, including attending appointments, shopping, social and recreational activities and community programs. Follow individual support plans, behaviour support plans and health care plans to ensure consistent, safe and effective support. Monitor and report any changes in clients’ health, behaviour or circumstances to supervisors in a timely and accurate manner. Accurately complete and maintain required documentation, including progress notes, incident reports and other records. Work collaboratively with families, carers, other support workers and professionals to achieve client goals and positive outcomes. Promote clients’ choice, control, independence and participation in decision-making at all times. Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and a high standard of ethical practice. Follow all workplace health and safety guidelines, including risk management and infection control procedures. Where relevant, support clients to engage in horse-related or animal-assisted activities, using safe and respectful handling practices (experience with horses is desirable). Participate in ongoing training, supervision and team meetings as required to maintain skills and service quality. Qualifications Minimum 2 years of experience as a Disability Support Worker or in a closely related support role. Certificate III or Certificate IV in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care or a related community services field. Demonstrated experience providing personal care, including assistance with showering, dressing, toileting and mobility. Proven ability to perform safe manual handling, including use of hoists and other assistive equipment, in line with best practice. Experience providing domestic support such as meal preparation, cleaning and general household tasks. Experience facilitating community access, including transport support and participation in social, recreational and community activities. Understanding of person-centred practice, human rights and the principles of choice, control and inclusion for people with disability. Ability to follow support plans, behaviour support plans and health care plans, and to accurately document support provided. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive, professional relationships with clients, families and colleagues. Reliable, punctual and able to work flexibly on a casual basis, including possible mornings, evenings and weekends as required. Current First Aid and CPR certificates (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement). Current Victorian Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or ability to obtain, as required by legislation). Current Victorian driver’s licence and access to a reliable, registered and insured vehicle suitable for transporting clients, if required for the role. Experience with horses or confidence working around horses is desirable. Basic digital literacy, including the ability to use mobile apps or electronic systems for rostering, documentation and communication.
