Grace Quality Care is seeking a reliable, friendly and experienced NDIS Support Worker to support a male participant in Fawkner, VIC.
PRIORITY SHIFT: Tuesday, 8 September 2026 – support is required for important appointments.
Ongoing Period: 21 September – 25 October 2026
Days: Thursdays & Fridays
Fixed Rate: $36.81
Employment: Casual
Travel: Approved kilometres reimbursed
Essential: Worker must have a reliable vehicle with enough space to transport a manual wheelchair
After the 8 September shift, support will not be required again until the Thursday/Friday roster commencing during the above period.
About the Participant
Robert is a calm, friendly and understanding gentleman with a right below-knee amputation. He uses a prosthetic leg for some mobility and a manual wheelchair for much of his community access. He is also diabetic and manages his own insulin and medications. His support focuses on maintaining independence, safely accessing the community and attending appointments.
This role would suit someone who is patient, dependable and comfortable supporting a participant with physical mobility needs.
What You Will Be Doing
- Transport and support to appointments
- Community access, shopping and general outings
- Loading/unloading Robert's manual wheelchair
- Assisting with wheelchair accessibility and mobility where required
- Encouraging independence and allowing Robert to complete tasks at his own pace
- Providing companionship and positive social support
- Monitoring general wellbeing and reporting relevant concerns
- Completing clear and professional shift notes
Workers should be mindful of mobility and falls risks and use appropriate safe manual handling practices.
What We Are Looking For
You will need to be reliable, patient, respectful and punctual, particularly for appointment-based shifts. Experience supporting people with amputation, wheelchair mobility, diabetes or physical disability is highly regarded.
Applicants should have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check, First Aid & CPR, driver's licence, NDIS Worker Orientation Module, and a registered and comprehensively insured vehicle large enough to transport a manual wheelchair.
Please apply with your resume and clearly state whether you are available for Tuesday, 8 September and Thursdays/Fridays between 21 September and 25 October 2026.
About Grace Quality Care
Grace Quality Care is a nurse-led NDIS provider committed to respectful, individualised support that promotes participant choice, dignity and independence.
Pay: $36.81 per hour
Expected hours: 11.0 per week
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
