Job Description

At New Growth Care Group, we do things differently.

We’re human-centred, hands-on, and deeply committed to both the people we support and the team who make it possible. We don’t just roster shifts, we build the right support teams around the right participants.

We are currently recruiting Casual Disability Support Workers for four specific participant supports across Melbourne.

💚 Current Opportunities

Northern Suburbs: 24 Hour In-Home Support

• Participant lives at home and requires 24-hour care (active + sleepover shifts)

• Team must have strong English communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with family and clinical stakeholders

• Requires consistency, emotional intelligence, and calm presence

• Experience in complex personal care highly regarded

This role suits someone reliable, grounded, and comfortable working in structured home environments with high accountability.

Caulfield Area: Morning & Afternoon Supports

• Community-based participant

• Morning and afternoon shifts available

• Personal care, daily routines and community access

• Ideal for someone local seeking consistent part-time hours

Perfect for support workers who enjoy routine-based supports and building strong rapport.

South Eastern Area High-Intensity Participant: Allied Health Background Preferred

• Complex support needs

• Experience in high physical support requirements essential

• Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy background highly regarded (or strong manual handling and rehab experience)

• Confidence with mobility supports, positioning, and working alongside clinical teams

This is ideal for someone wanting hands-on experience in a more clinical support environment.

Mentone Area – Female Support Worker (Mature Preferred)

• Community-based female participant

• Participant has expressed preference for a female support worker of similar life stage

• Calm, patient, and relational approach essential

• Focus on companionship, routine, and emotional safety

This role would suit a mature, nurturing support worker who values meaningful one-on-one connection.

🌟 What We’re Looking For

• Experience in disability support (SIL and/or community)

• Confidence with personal care and daily routines

• Availability across a rotating roster (where applicable)

• Warm, reliable, emotionally intelligent approach

• Strong communication skills

• Ability to follow structure and escalate appropriately

• OT or Physio background

✅ Essential Requirements

• Cert IV (or higher) in Disability, Aged Care or similar

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module

• First Aid & CPR

• NDIS Worker Screening Check / WWCC

• Driver’s licence & reliable vehicle

• Full working rights in Australia

✨ Why New Growth Care Group?

• Consistent hours (minimum 3 shifts per week for most roles)

• Flexible casual structure

• Clear leadership and strong internal communication

• Beautiful, high-quality SIL homes

• A genuine team culture

• Work that is structured, accountable and meaningful

We pride ourselves on building support teams intentionally. The right personality match matters just as much as experience.

If you’re passionate about supporting people to live well, feel safe, and be celebrated for who they are, we would love to hear from you.

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