Disability Support Worker – Behaviour Support & Sil | Northern Melbourne

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Disability Support Worker – Behaviour Support & Supported Independent Living Northern Melbourne

Support Stability. Promote Independence. Create Better Outcomes.

Location

Broadmeadows VIC 3047

Supporting Participants Across:

• Broadmeadows
• Craigieburn
• Greenvale
• Epping
• Thomastown
• Reservoir
• Fawkner
• Glenroy
• Coburg
• Brunswick
• North Melbourne
• Surrounding Northern Melbourne communities

Employment Type

Casual | Part-Time | Future Full-Time Opportunities

Salary

From $38.00 per hour plus Superannuation and applicable SCHADS Award penalty rates and allowances.

Classification and remuneration will be determined in accordance with the SCHADS Award based on qualifications, experience and the inherent requirements of the role.

Build Something Exceptional

Exceptional Supported Independent Living (SIL) is built through professional people, structured environments and consistent support.

EddenRose Community Services is a registered NDIS provider expanding specialist Supported Independent Living (SIL) services across Northern Melbourne.

We are building a professional workforce to support adults who benefit from structured living environments, consistent routines and multidisciplinary support.

Our services are designed to support participants living with acquired brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, psychosocial disability and functional support needs where structured supports promote independence, wellbeing and long-term stability.

If you are passionate about delivering safe, person-centred supports and want to work within a governance-led organisation committed to quality, accountability and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will support adults within Supported Independent Living (SIL), participants' homes and community settings.

Working alongside Team Leaders, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Registered Nurses (where applicable), allied health professionals and Support Coordinators, you will deliver supports in accordance with participant support plans, Positive Behaviour Support Plans (where applicable), organisational policies and delegated clinical guidance.

Participant support requirements vary depending on individual goals, approved NDIS funding, assessed risks and organisational service capability.

Employees are expected to work within the scope of their role, qualifications, training, assessed competency and delegated authority at all times.

Participants You May Support

Participants may include adults living with:

• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Intellectual disability
• Psychosocial disability
• Cognitive impairment
• Functional support needs
• Participants transitioning from hospital or other care settings into community-based supports

Supports are delivered only where they align with participant goals, assessed needs, identified risks and EddenRose's service capability.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include:

• Personal care and activities of daily living
• Community participation and transport
• Supporting independent living skills
• Supporting structured daily routines
• Implementing Positive Behaviour Support strategies where applicable
• Assisting with medication in accordance with organisational policies and scope of practice
• Supporting appointments and therapeutic programs
• Accurate progress notes and documentation
• Incident reporting and risk escalation
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Promoting participant dignity, choice and independence

Our Service ModelBehaviour Support

Support participants in accordance with participant support plans, Positive Behaviour Support Plans (where applicable), organisational policies and the NDIS Practice Standards.

Clinical & Allied Health Collaboration

Work collaboratively with Behaviour Support Practitioners, Registered Nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, Support Coordinators and other professionals to promote safe, coordinated and consistent outcomes.

Structured Environment

Deliver supports within Supported Independent Living (SIL), participants' homes and community settings where structured routines, consistency and proactive support strategies promote participant wellbeing and independence.

Professional Practice

Maintain accurate documentation, communicate effectively, identify and report incidents or changes in participant presentation, maintain professional boundaries and perform duties within the scope of your role, training and assessed competency.

What Success Looks Like at EddenRose

Success in this role is demonstrated through professionalism, consistency and participant-centred practice.

Successful team members:

• Deliver safe and respectful supports.
• Follow participant support plans consistently.
• Build positive, therapeutic and professional relationships.
• Maintain structured routines.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation.
• Communicate professionally with participants, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate sound judgement and accountability.
• Maintain professional boundaries.
• Promote participant dignity, independence and community participation.
• Welcome feedback and participate in ongoing learning and competency development.

What You Can Expect

Working at EddenRose means joining a professional organisation committed to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

You can expect:

• Structured Supported Independent Living environments.
• Clearly defined roles, responsibilities and expectations.
• Leadership that provides guidance, mentoring and accountability.
• Ongoing competency-based training and professional development.
• Positive Behaviour Support training.
• Strong governance systems.
• Multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Career progression opportunities as our services expand.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking Disability Support Workers who:

• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and accountability.
• Remain calm, patient and emotionally resilient.
• Follow participant support plans consistently.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally.
• Maintain high standards of documentation.
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and sound judgement.
• Maintain professional boundaries.
• Are committed to continuous learning and professional development.
• Take pride in delivering safe, high-quality supports.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Experience supporting adults with acquired brain injury, autism, intellectual disability, psychosocial disability or functional support needs.
• Experience within disability support, Supported Independent Living (SIL), mental health, rehabilitation or community services.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Reliable motor vehicle where transport forms part of the role.
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Current Right to Work in Australia.

Highly Regarded Experience

Experience supporting participants with one or more of the following is highly regarded:

• Positive Behaviour Support implementation
• Trauma-informed practice
• Recovery-oriented practice
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Intellectual disability
• Community participation
• Mental health recovery support
• Supported Independent Living

Why Join EddenRose?

At EddenRose, we are building more than a workforce—we are building a culture of professionalism, governance and participant-centred care.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work within a specialist Supported Independent Living provider.
• Develop advanced skills in behavioural and functional supports.
• Receive structured mentoring and ongoing professional development.
• Work alongside multidisciplinary professionals.
• Build a rewarding long-term career within a growing organisation.
• Contribute to an organisation recognised for governance, quality and continuous improvement.

Workplace Health, Safety & Professional Standards

The safety and wellbeing of participants, employees and visitors is a shared responsibility.

Employees are expected to:

• Work safely and follow organisational policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries.
• Protect participant privacy and confidentiality.
• Comply with the NDIS Code of Conduct and NDIS Practice Standards.
• Identify, report and appropriately escalate hazards, incidents and risks.

Recruitment Process

Employment is subject to:

• Behavioural interview.
• Satisfactory reference checks.
• Verification of qualifications and licences.
• Right to Work in Australia verification.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check requirements.
• Successful completion of organisational induction.
• Completion of mandatory training.
• Competency assessment where required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

EddenRose Community Services is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates and make employment decisions based on the inherent requirements of the role, relevant skills, qualifications, experience and organisational needs.

Reasonable workplace adjustments will be considered where appropriate.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting adults to live safely, independently and with dignity, and you want to be part of a professional organisation committed to governance, quality and person-centred care, we encourage you to apply.

Join EddenRose Community Services and help create stable, structured Supported Independent Living environments across Northern Melbourne.

EddenRose Community Services

Putting People First

Pay: From $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Professional development assistance
• Travel reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Which shifts are you available to work?

Education:

• Certificate I - IV (Preferred)

Experience:

• Disability Support Services - High Intensity Supports: 3 years (Required)
• High intensity Disability Support: 3 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Required)
• NDIS Screening Check (Required)
• Australian Driver Licence? (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person