About the role

We are seeking experienced, compassionate, female Disability Support Workers to join our team to support our clients. If you thrive on building strong relationships and providing person-centred, high-quality support, it will be great to hear from you.

We are supporting young people in the Western Suburbs with complex medical conditions who require supports with daily living skills and personal care. Shifts from 3 to 5 hours before and after school with longer shifts available on weekends and school holidays.

Further shifts with other clients may be available.

We offer

Ongoing training

24-hour support from a passionate and experienced team

Part time and casual positions

Opportunities to grow your skills and experience

Key responsibilities

Provide person-centred, high-quality support in line with individual support plans

Support a client with high intensity needs

Assist with personal care and daily living tasks

Maintain accurate and up-to-date progress notes

Work collaboratively with families and other professionals

We’re looking for someone who:

Minimum of 3 years disability experience

Manual handling and PEG feeding experience highly regarded

Is energetic, empathetic, reliable, and emotionally intelligent

Can build trust and strong rapport with clients and families

Has excellent English language, communication and interpersonal skills

Stays calm under pressure and is a confident decision-maker

Brings resilience, reliability, and a genuine commitment to care

To be successful, you’ll need:

Certificate IV in Disability or a related qualification

Full Victorian Drivers’ Licence

Employee Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Current First Aid and CPR

Right to work in Australia

Why Ability Assist?

We’re a proud For Purpose organisation with more than 30 years of experience supporting people across Victoria. Since 1994, we’ve delivered therapeutic, person-centred care through our Out of Home Care (OOHC) and NDIS services—partnering with children, young people, adults, and families with disability or complex needs.

At Ability Assist, our approach is grounded in compassion, backed by evidence, and driven by outcomes. Everything we do centres on the individual we support—because that’s what great care is all about.

If you have any questions, please contact us at ••••@abilityassist.com.au