Care Well Connect is looking for an active, reliable and engaging Disability Support Worker to support a 7-year-old NDIS participant in the Wyndham Vale area during the school holidays.
We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys working with children and can build a positive and trusting relationship with a younger participant. You will need to be energetic, patient and confident supporting age-appropriate activities at home and in the community.
This is a one-on-one support role, so reliability and consistency are important. We are looking for someone who takes their responsibilities seriously, communicates well and can work independently while following the participant's support needs and preferences.
The role may include:
- Supporting social and recreational activities
- Community access and outings
- Encouraging independence and age-appropriate life skills
- Engaging the participant in fun and meaningful activities
- Transport, where required
- Following the participant's support plan and routines
- Providing clear and timely updates to the Care Well Connect team
- Supporting other participant needs within your experience and scope
About you
We would love to hear from you if you are:
- Active, energetic and engaging
- Experienced or confident working with children
- Patient, kind and respectful
- Reliable and punctual
- Able to build positive rapport with younger participants
- Confident working independently
- Comfortable supporting community and recreational activities
- Able to follow support plans and communicate relevant updates
- Available during the school holiday period
Essential requirements
Applicants must have:
- ABN
- Current and valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current Working with Children Check
- Police Check completed within the last 3 years, or willingness to obtain one
- First Aid certificate completed within the last 3 years
- CPR certificate completed within the last 12 months
- Driver's licence and reliable vehicle
- Comprehensive car insurance
- Relevant experience in disability support, youth work, community services or a similar role
- An active WhatsApp account and willingness to use WhatsApp for work-related communication, including participant updates and relevant support matters
A Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support or Community Services is preferred but not essential for the right person.
Contractor arrangement
This is an ABN subcontractor position. Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain, an ABN and understand their responsibilities as an independent contractor, including their own tax, superannuation, invoicing and insurance obligations.
Hourly rate: $42.00 to $50.00 per hour, depending on experience, availability and participant support needs. Weekend or public holiday rates may be discussed where applicable.
Why work with Care Well Connect?
Care Well Connect is a small Melbourne-based NDIS provider focused on finding the right match between participants and support workers. We value reliable workers who communicate well, respect participant choice and take pride in providing consistent, quality support.
For this role in particular, we are looking for someone who can bring positive energy to the participant's school holidays and provide support that is both meaningful and enjoyable.
To apply
Please send your resume along with a short introduction covering:
- Your experience supporting children or younger NDIS participants
- Your availability during the school holidays
- The suburb you are based in
- How far you are willing to travel
- Confirmation that you meet the essential requirements above
Phone: 0422 909 952
Work location: In person, Wyndham Vale VIC
Pay: $42.00 – $50.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
