Disability Support Worker – Complex Clinical Supports & Sil | South East Melbourne

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Disability Support Worker – Complex Clinical Supports & Supported Independent LivingComplex Physical Disability | Neurological Conditions | Supported Independent Living (SIL) | South East Melbourne

Support Complex Needs. Deliver Clinical Excellence. Create Better Outcomes.

Location

Dandenong VIC 3175

Supporting Participants Across:

• Dandenong
• Noble Park
• Keysborough
• Springvale
• Cranbourne
• Berwick
• Narre Warren
• Pakenham
• Clayton
• Moorabbin
• Frankston
• Surrounding South East 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 skilled professionals, strong governance, clinical collaboration and consistent, person-centred support.

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

We are building a specialist workforce to support adults with complex physical disabilities, neurological conditions and high support needs who require structured, clinically aligned supports within Supported Independent Living and community settings.

Our model focuses on safety, dignity, independence and meaningful participant outcomes through multidisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based practice.

About the Role

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

You will work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, allied health professionals, Team Leaders and Support Coordinators to deliver supports in accordance with participant support plans, organisational policies and delegated clinical guidance where appropriate.

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:

• Spinal cord injury
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
• Parkinson's disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
• Stroke-related disability
• Progressive neurological conditions
• Complex mobility impairment
• Participants transitioning from hospital or rehabilitation 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
• Safe manual handling and transfers using specialised equipment
• Hoist transfers
• Community participation and transport
• PEG feeding following competency assessment and delegated clinical guidance
• Dysphagia and mealtime support
• Urinary catheter support
• Complex bowel care
• Pressure care and skin integrity management
• Medication assistance in accordance with organisational policy and scope of practice
• Clinical observations and reporting changes in participant condition
• Accurate progress notes and documentation
• Incident reporting and risk escalation
• Promoting participant dignity, choice and independence

Our Service ModelComplex Clinical Supports

Support participants with complex physical disabilities and neurological conditions in accordance with participant support plans, delegated clinical guidance, organisational policies and the NDIS Practice Standards.

Clinical Collaboration

Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech pathologists, psychologists, Support Coordinators and other allied health professionals to promote coordinated, safe and consistent outcomes.

Structured Supported Independent Living

Deliver supports within structured Supported Independent Living environments that promote participant safety, independence, dignity and quality of life.

Professional Practice

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

What Success Looks Like at EddenRose

Successful team members:

• Deliver safe, person-centred supports.
• Follow participant support plans consistently.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Complete accurate and objective documentation.
• Demonstrate professionalism and accountability.
• Maintain participant dignity and respect.
• Identify and appropriately escalate clinical concerns.
• Participate in ongoing learning and competency development.
• Maintain professional boundaries at all times.

What You Can Expect

Working at EddenRose means joining a professional organisation committed to clinical excellence and continuous improvement.

You can expect:

• Structured Supported Independent Living environments.
• Clearly defined roles and responsibilities.
• Leadership, mentoring and clinical guidance.
• Ongoing competency-based training.
• Support from Registered Nurses and allied health professionals.
• Opportunities to develop specialist skills in neurological and complex physical disability supports.
• Strong governance systems.
• Career progression opportunities as our services expand.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking Disability Support Workers who:

• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity and accountability.
• Have experience supporting participants with complex physical disabilities or neurological conditions.
• Follow participant support plans consistently.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally.
• Maintain high standards of documentation.
• Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Remain calm and organised in changing situations.
• 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 complex physical disabilities, neurological conditions or high support needs.
• Experience within disability support, Supported Independent Living (SIL), rehabilitation, hospital transition or community care.
• 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:

• PEG feeding
• Dysphagia and mealtime management
• Urinary catheter support
• Complex bowel care
• Pressure injury prevention
• Hoist transfers
• Neurological conditions
• Spinal cord injury
• Hospital transition or rehabilitation support

Where required, EddenRose provides competency-based training and assessment before employees perform delegated high-intensity support activities.

Why Join EddenRose?

At EddenRose, we are building more than a workforce—we are building a culture of professionalism, governance and clinical excellence.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Work within a specialist Supported Independent Living provider.
• Develop advanced skills in complex physical disability and neurological supports.
• Receive structured mentoring and ongoing professional development.
• Work alongside Registered Nurses and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Build a rewarding long-term career within a growing organisation.

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 with complex physical disabilities and neurological conditions, and you want to be part of a professional organisation committed to governance, clinical collaboration and person-centred care, we encourage you to apply.

Join EddenRose Community Services and help deliver exceptional Supported Independent Living across South East Melbourne.

EddenRose Community Services

Putting People First

Pay: From $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Professional development assistance
• Travel reimbursement

Education:

• Certificate I - IV (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)
• NDIS Screening Check (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person