Westgate Community Initiatives Group Ltd. (WCIG) is an established, not for profit organisation that is committed to creating practical responses to unemployment and disadvantage across Melbourne and Geelong. Our mission is to empower people to achieve a meaningful role in society.

As a result of significant, ongoing program growth, we have multiple, newly created opportunities for passionate Disability Support Workers to join our team. Employment is on a casual basis and your hours are expected to increase over time as referrals come in. Many of our existing team are working to their maximum capacity based on their availability, and the hours you get will also depend on your flexibility to travel locally. If you’re looking for something a little more irregular, we are also taking expressions of interest for our on-call pool of workers. 

Before you apply, please note that you may be required to work occasional evenings and weekends. Your role will be to provide one-on-one support in various activities to individuals with a wide range of disabilities who receive funding through the NDIS and who receive a service from WCIG. 

We currently have work in the following suburbs and surrounding areas:

• Melton
• Sunshine
• St Albans
• Caroline Springs
• Keilor
• Footscray
• Deer Park
• Werribee 

About You

• Previous experience working in a similar role is preferred but NOT essential – we’d love to hear from you if you are willing to learn and want to start in a rewarding career
• Current Working with Children’s Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check or ability to obtain both prior to commencement is essential 
• Qualifications in Disability or similar will be highly regarded
• Excellent communication and rapport building skills to empower people with a disability to engage with the community
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills to implement and maintain Person Centred Plans
• Genuine desire to enhance the lives of individuals living with a disability and to provide high quality care

Key Duties

• Advocating for your participants, and promoting community access and engagement
• Assisting with daily living at home and independent living skills training (no personal care duties involved)
• Provide tailored support around employment and education transition, support coordination and building social, recreational, community and life skills
• Encouraging independence and for the participant to set achievable goals for themselves 
• Participate in service planning and review

If you want to join our team, please please click "Apply Now" and follow the instructions. If you want to find out more, please contact Carmen Wong – HR Specialist on 03 9689 3437. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

WCIG does not accept unsolicited applications or phone calls from recruitment agencies.

WCIG is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and supports the creation of working conditions to ensure that all employees have an equal chance to seek and obtain employment, promotion and training. WCIG encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders and/or those with a disability.

Only Australian citizens, permanent residents or people who have the right to work in Australia may apply.

Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks (as we see fit) to ensure that we are recruiting the appropriately qualified and experienced people.