Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker

Casual Opportunities Available

📍 Locations: Latrobe Valley, West Gippsland & Traralgon

Support People to Live the Life They Choose

At Bright Access, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live with independence, dignity, and choice.

We are seeking passionate and reliable Disability Support Workers to join our growing team across Gippsland. If you enjoy helping others, value meaningful work, and want to build a rewarding career in the disability sector, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Bright Access?

Bright Access is a registered NDIS provider delivering person-centred support services that promote independence, inclusion, and quality of life. Our work is guided by the NDIS Practice Standards and our BRIGHT Values: Balance, Reliability, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Happiness, and Teamwork.

When you join Bright Access, you’ll enjoy:

• A supportive leadership team with extensive frontline experience
• Ongoing training and development through our internal Bright Access Training Hub
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• A positive and inclusive workplace culture
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing and work-life balance
• Novated leasing opportunities
• Discounts and cashback offers through leading retailers
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide individualised, person-centred support to people with disabilities in accordance with their support plans, goals, and preferences.

Your responsibilities may include:

Direct Support

• Assisting with personal care, including showering, dressing and toileting
• Supporting daily living activities such as meal preparation, household tasks and community access
• Assisting with mobility, transfers and the use of assistive equipment
• Administering medication in accordance with training and organisational procedures
• Supporting mealtime management and specialised dietary requirements where required

Health and Wellbeing

• Supporting participants to attend health and medical appointments
• Providing High Intensity Daily Personal Activities (where appropriately trained)
• Following health-related instructions provided by medical professionals

Positive Behaviour Support

• Implementing Behaviour Support Plans
• Recording and reporting behaviours of concern
• Following protocols relating to restrictive practices

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintaining accurate progress notes and incident reports
• Following participant risk assessments and support plans
• Adhering to organisational policies, safeguarding requirements, and workplace health and safety obligations

Goal-Oriented Support

• Supporting participants to achieve their individual goals
• Encouraging independence, skill development and community participation
• Promoting inclusion and meaningful engagement within the community

Available Shift Types

• Morning shifts
• Day shifts
• Afternoon shifts
• Evening shifts
• Sleepover shifts
• Active night shifts
• Weekends and public holidays

About You

We are looking for people who demonstrate:

• Compassion and a genuine desire to support others
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability and professionalism
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to participant rights, dignity and inclusion
• A positive attitude toward learning and continuous improvement
• Alignment with the BRIGHT Values of Balance, Reliability, Integrity, Growth & Innovation, Happiness, and Teamwork.

Essential Requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• Current CPR Certificate
• Current Australian Driver Licence
• Access to a reliable, insured vehicle
• Demonstrated experience supporting people with diverse disabilities
• Willingness to travel between participant locations
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including mornings, days, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Disability, or a related qualification (or currently studying)
• Experience supporting people with disabilities
• Experience working with complex support needs or behaviours of concern, implementing strategies outlined in Behaviour Support Plans.
• Understanding of person-centred and trauma-informed approaches
• Knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards
• Experience with digital documentation systems

Apply Today

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference while being supported to grow professionally, we encourage you to apply.

Join Bright Access and become part of a team committed to empowering people with disability to live with independence, choice and dignity.

Job Type: Casual

Work Location: In Person