Disability Support Worker (SIL)| Mooroolbark
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At Hearth, we're driven by a simple but powerful purpose: to support people with disability to live their best lives through genuine understanding, high-quality support, and long-term sustainable relationships.
We are currently seeking experienced Disability Support Workers on a Part time basis to join a dedicated Supported Independent Living (SIL) team in Mooroolbark.
This role is ideal for support workers with experience supporting participants with complex behaviours of concern who are looking for consistent shifts (sleepover included) and the opportunity to make a genuine difference.
About the Role
You will be providing 2:1 support within a SIL environment, assisting with daily living activities while delivering safe, person-centred care. This role requires confidence in implementing behavior support strategies, exercising sound judgement, accurately documenting support provided, and escalating concerns appropriately when required.
Requirements
We're Looking For People Who:
- Have experience supporting participants with complex behaviours of concern
- Have experience with full personal care and medication administration
- Are calm, resilient, and able to remain professional in challenging situations
- Can implement behaviour support plans and follow established routines
- Demonstrate strong documentation, communication, and decision-making skills
- Are proactive, reliable, and able to work collaboratively within a team
- Have experience in a SIL environment (desirable but not essential)
Have flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and nights on a rotating roster
Available Shifts – Part time
- Friday: 3:00pm - 9:00am (10pm-6am sleepover)
- Saturday: 3:00pm - 9:00am (10pm-6am sleepover)
- Saturday 3pm-8pm
- Sunday 3pm-8pm
- Sunday: 3:00pm - 9:00am (10pm-6am sleepover)
Additional shifts may be available over time.
Sleepover Allowance applied for sleepover hours.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience working with complex behaviours of concern
- Current Australian Driver's License and insured vehicle
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Working with Children's Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Current First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)
- Rights to work in Australia
Benefits
Why Join Hearth?
- Consistent, ongoing shifts
- SCHADS Award rates plus applicable penalties and loadings
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Dedicated management support
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Opportunities for career growth within a growing organisation
About Hearth
Hearth is a registered NDIS provider delivering Support Work, Allied Health, Positive Behaviour Support, and Supported Independent Living services across Victoria. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities.
Apply now and tell us about your experience supporting participants with complex support needs and your availability for the advertised shifts with a cover letter and resume.
Skills
As published by workable · 14 questions · 4 written answers
Basics
First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Photo, Resume, Cover letter, Do you have your own car and driver's license?, Do you have the right to work in Australia?, Current Suburb and Postcode, How did you hear about Hearth?, What is your expected hourly rate?
Short answers (1)
- Can you tell us about an experience you've had supporting Participant's with Complex Behaviours of Distress?
Pick from a list (9)
- How many years experience do you have as a Disability Support Worker?
- Have you worked with Complex Behaviours of Concern?
- Are you availale on Monday? (multiple selection allowed)
- Are you available on Tuesday?
- Are you availabel on Wednesday?
- Are you available on Thursday?
- Are you available on Friday?
- Are you availabel on Saturday?
- Are you available on Sunday?
Written answers (4)
- Can you tell us about an experience you've had supporting Participant's with Complex Behaviours of Distress?
- Have you had experience with medication administration?
- Can you tell us about your experience working in SIL (Supporting Independent Living)?
- Do you want to be a permanent - part time employee?