Job Description: Disability Support Worker (High Complex Care) – Endeavour Hills.

Are you a highly skilled and reliable professional seeking to make a tangible impact in the lives of individuals with complex care needs? At Sovereign Lives, we set the benchmark for excellence in disability support, and we are inviting dedicated professionals to join our team in delivering specialised care to a client in Endeavour Hills.

This role demands unwavering commitment, attention to detail, and exceptional interpersonal skills. If you are confident in your ability to provide high-quality care, maintain professionalism, and uphold our organisation's standards, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role

You will be working with a client requiring high-complex care, including Manual handling, while also fostering positive engagement and promoting their independence. As a key representative of our organisation, you will exemplify the professionalism, reliability, and dedication that Sovereign Lives is known for.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-complex care services, including Manual handling, ensuring adherence to safety and procedural guidelines.
• Support the client in achieving and maintaining independence within their home and community.
• Provide personal care, including showering, grooming, and dressing, with sensitivity and respect for the client’s dignity.
• Facilitate meaningful social interactions, foster engagement, and encourage participation in community activities.
• Assist with light domestic tasks, meal preparation, and grocery shopping to support the client’s daily living needs.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of care plans and progress, liaising with allied health professionals as required.
• Uphold a professional demeanour, ensuring that the client’s trust, safety, and well-being are always prioritized.

What We Expect

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven expertise in Manual handling (training available for exceptional candidates).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with clients in a respectful and positive manner.
• A high level of professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail.
• Physical fitness for manual handling tasks and domestic assistance (ability to lift up to 10kg).

Mandatory Requirements

• Current First Aid Certificate & CPR.
• VIC Working with Children Check (WWCC) and NDIS Worker Check.
• Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle for commuting and client transportation.
• Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination certificate (including booster) and flu vaccination.
• Completion of NDIS Supporting Effective Communication and Worker Orientation modules.

Preferred Qualifications and requirements:

• Education or qualifications in Disability Support, Nursing, Allied Health, or similar fields.
• Prior experience working with clients requiring high-complex care.
• WILLING TO START IMMEDIATELY.

Why Work with Us?

Sovereign Lives is synonymous with excellence in disability support. Joining our team means:

• A competitive pay rate of $35.00 – $47.00 per hour.
• Mileage and toll reimbursement for client-related travel.
• Opportunities for career progression in a rapidly growing organization.
• Regular training, professional support, and a robust team culture that prioritizes worker and client safety.
• Thoughtful client-worker matching based on detailed risk assessments to ensure an optimal fit.

Availability

Candidates must be available for at least 3–4 full days per week, including weekdays. Flexibility is essential to meet the needs of our clients.

Location

Endeavour Hills VIC – Applicants must reliably commute or plan to relocate before commencing work.

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria and are ready to represent the highest standard of disability support, submit your resume and a professionally tailored cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and commitment to high-complex care.

Application Questions

• How many languages do you speak?
• What is your experience with PEG feeding and Manual handling?

Licenses/Certifications Required

• First Aid Certificate
• Working with Children Check
• National Police Certificate
• Driver’s License

At Sovereign Lives, we value professionalism, reliability, and excellence. Join us in empowering our clients to live with dignity and independence while advancing your career in a supportive and professional environment.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Endeavour Hills, VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many languages do you speak?

Experience:

• support worker: 2 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Required)
• Working with Children Check (Required)
• National Police Certificate (Required)
• Driver Licence (Required)

Work Location: In person