Disability Support Workers Wanted – South East Melbourne (Rowville, Croydon)
Nursing / Clinical/Mental Health Background Highly Preferred
Female Staff Only (Participant Preference)
Join Serena Care – Where Compassion Meets Quality Care
Serena Care is seeking experienced, compassionate, and reliable Disability Support Workers to provide personalised in-home and community support across Rowville and Croydon.
We have multiple participants with varying needs, including mental health, personal care, and community access support.
Shift Availability
- Ongoing weekly shifts available (including weekday/Weekend AM/PM shifts)
- Flexible rosters depending on participant needs
- Additional shifts available to cover leave and expand hours
About the Role
Provide one-on-one care and support, including:
- Personal Care & Mobility: Assist with walking, safe transfers, showering, and dressing
- Health & Wellbeing: Support mental health and emotional wellbeing, follow structured routines or meal plans, and assist with medication (competency preferred or training provided)
- Daily Living & Community: Light household tasks, meal preparation, transport, and community outings
Skills & Requirements
- Female Support Workers required for some participants (preference-based)
- Warm, patient, and able to build rapport easily
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible with availability
- Experience supporting mental health needs and structured routines
- Medication competency or willingness to complete Serena Care training
- Understanding of trauma-informed and person-centred care
- Full driver’s licence and own car (preferred)
Clinical or Mental Health Background – Highly Preferred
- Previous mental health, disability, aged care, hospital, or clinical experience
- Experience supporting individuals living with schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and behaviours of concern
- Understanding of person-centred care and trauma-informed support practices
- Ability to manage challenging behaviours using calm, professional, and supportive approaches
- Experience with behavioural de-escalation and emotional regulation support
- Strong communication, observation, and documentation skills
- Nursing students (Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing) encouraged to apply
- Overseas-qualified nurses highly regarded
- Enrolled Nurses (EN) or Registered Nurses (RN) highly regarded
- Knowledge of medication safety and hands-on care experience will be advantageous
Essential Criteria (must have or be willing to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working With Children Check
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
- COVID-19 Infection Control Training Certificate
Why Join Serena Care?
- Nurse-led organisation with strong clinical oversight
- Consistent shifts across multiple locations
- Opportunities to work with diverse participants and build skills
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Supportive, responsive, and participant-focused team
Help make a difference in someone’s life — apply today.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $40.00 – $45.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a clinical or healthcare background?
(e.g., Nursing student, Enrolled Nurse, Registered Nurse, overseas-qualified nurse). Yes or No. If yes, provide details?
- Do you have experience providing personal care (e.g., showering, dressing, assisting with mobility) and supporting participants with mental health needs? Yes or No
- What is your current availability? AM shifts, PM shifts, Weekend shifts, Available for all shifts. Or please specify the days and times you are available
- Do you have a valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle? Yes or No
- Do you have a mental health or behavioural support background or relevant qualification?
(e.g., Mental Health Nursing, Psychology, Counselling, Social Work, Community Services, or experience supporting individuals with schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), psychosocial disabilities, or behaviours of concern). Yes or No. If yes, provide details?
Work Location: In person
