Exciting Opportunity for Male Disability Support Workers – Join a Life-Changing Journey!
Are you a calm, reliable, and compassionate male support worker ready to make a real difference in a young person’s life?
We’re on the lookout for a gentle, patient, and supportive male support worker to join the care team for a pleasant 17-year-old male with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and a mild intellectual disability. This is more than a job – it’s a meaningful role where you’ll be a positive, stabilising presence in his world.
Shifts Available (Sleepover a Must!) - Weekdays: 2:30pm – 8:00pm | 8:00pm–10:00pm + sleepover followed by 6:00am–9:30am the next day
- Weekends: 9:00pm – 3:00pm | 3:00pm – 8:00pm | 8:00pm–10:00pm + sleepover followed by 6:00am–9:30am the next day
Must be available for sleepovers and flexible across weekdays and weekends.
Location:
Werribee (includes occasional transport to/from family home in Lara)
You’ll Be Involved In: - 1:1 constant supervision & support
- Managing behaviours of concern (BOCs): self-harm, physical aggression, and wandering
- Medication administration
- Community access & activity support (group outings, family visits)
- Building a trusting bond through shadow shifts at the family home
Requirements: - Gentle, non-intimidating nature
- Mental Health, ASD & BOC experience
- Personal vehicle with full driver’s licence & comprehensive insurance
- Working with Children Check
- NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Experience with youth/underage clients – Highly valued
Pay Rates
SCHADS Award E3.1 Casual Rates (before tax):
- Base hourly rate: $33.96
- Afternoon shift (shift ends between 8pm and midnight, Monday to Friday): $37.36
- Active Night shift (Finishes after midnight or starts before 6am, Monday to Friday) $38.04
- Saturday: $47.55
- Sunday: $61.13
- Public holiday: $74.72
This is your chance to be a consistent, caring presence in a young man’s life, while joining a collaborative team that works closely with family.
Ready to ride along on this incredible journey? Apply now and help shape a brighter future!
