- Location: Melbourne VIC
- Salary : $76,515 - $79,499 per annum plus super
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Role: Full time- Permanent
Who we are
Our mission is to develop services to enhance the quality of life and meet individual outcomes.
Specialising in 24-hour disability programs for individuals with multiple and complex needs, we are proud to be a trusted and registered service provider with the NDIA.
We enable our people to provide the best possible care to our clients by continuously investing in their learning, development, and well-being.
We are committed to developing a culture that lives by the One Doorway (Logos Care Pty Ltd) values: inclusiveness, respect, diversity, and equality.
Your role
As a Disability Support Worker with One Doorway, you will be responsible for providing person-centred care and support for people with disabilities in the home and community. You will also work with other health professionals to maximise the individual's physical and mental well-being.
We are looking for experienced and dedicated Support Workers to provide assistance and support to individuals with complex needs. This role focuses on providing high-intensity support to participants with complex and multiple support requirements, encouraging their independence and self-determination.
How will you make an impact
- Support participants to meet their goals, particularly in alignment with their NDIS plan, with a focus on safety, dignity, and client goals.
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Provide in-home support with health requirements, personal care, and daily living tasks in alignment with the participant's needs and the Care Team support requirements
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Assist with the delivery of activities to enhance the development of capacity and skills across physical, social, emotional, and intellectual domains
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Work with a team of health professionals, family, friends, and carers to implement a program of support, including the implementation of Behaviour Support Plans and other Allied Health Plans
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Respond to crisis situations, including behaviours of concern as listed in the Behaviour Support Plan
- Prepare meals and ensure dietary needs are met.
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Promoting independent living
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Optional and, where required, provide:
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Assistance with medication administration, as per policy, procedures and health professional directions
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Manual handling assistance - training will be provided when required
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Behavioural and Mental Health Support
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Provide 1:1 support to a client with complex needs, including seizure management (e.g., oral suction, medication administration) and personal care (e.g., hygiene, mobility).
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Ensure all documentation required by One Doorway when supporting a participant is completed promptly and to a high standard
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Advocate for participants and empower participants with choice and control
- Comply with One Doorway Policies and Procedures as applicable to your role
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Attend and participate in team meetings and other meetings as requested
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Actively engage in creating a safe work environment through identifying, reporting and when appropriate, mitigating risk and hazards
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Other duties as required by the business
Who you work with
- Our people leaders, our employees, and your colleagues in the Operations team
- Government & community organisations, health professionals, family, friends, and carers
Why join One Doorway
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Great Pay: $76,515 - $79,499 per annum plus super if you hold a relevant Certificate III or higher qualification in Disability, Individual Support, or Community Services.
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Flexible Hours: Weekdays, weekends, mornings, evenings — we'll work around your schedule.
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Ongoing Training: Regular professional development to build your skills and confidence.
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Supportive Culture: Be part of a values-driven team that's inclusive, transparent, and collaborative.
What we are looking for
- We are looking for compassionate and empathetic support workers looking to make a difference in people’s lives. You must have experience with participants who have high needs and complex behaviour, and must have good communication skills.
- Commitment to the rights of people with disabilities to live dignified lives
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You'll need to be a detail-oriented individual who possesses strong listening and communication skills to be successful.
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Able to accept responsibility and work as part of a team
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Patient, flexible, understanding, supportive and caring nature
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Strong computer, written and verbal communication skills
Desirable,
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Experience working within the disability or health care sectors
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Certificate III or Certificate IV in Individual Support or Mental Health or equivalent
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At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
- Valid driver’s licence
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Access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
We are deeply committed to keeping our clients safe, and so we require all One Doorway people to hold
- Proof of working rights in Australia
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance issued in the State of Victoria
- Employee Working with Children Check card issued in the State of Victoria
- Full COVID vaccinations (3-doses)
To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below.
