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Disability Support Worker (DDSO1/1Q)
Disability Support Worker (DDSO1/1Q) – Colac
At Scope, we celebrate people.
This is not just for our customers, but also for our people. That’s why we’re seeking people like you. People who can create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive.
If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs please email careershome@scopeaust.org.au
Position Details:
- Position: Disability Support Worker (DDSO1/1Q)
- Location: Colac
- Work Type: Permanent Part-Time
- Total Hours per Month: 96 (50.5 / 44.5)
- Roster Line:
About the Role:
- Provide warm, respectful, person-centred support that promotes dignity and independence
- Follow behaviour support strategies, routines, and safety procedures consistently
- Support participants with daily living, personal care, health routines, and community access
- Use calm communication and effective de-escalation to manage behaviours of concern
- Work confidently and independently while following structured support plans
- Maintain clear documentation and communicate effectively with the wider team
- Bring patience, reliability, and a calm, supportive approach to every shift
- Must be available to work all shifts listed in roster
What's On Offer:
- Salary benefits and conditions based on the Disability Services Enterprise Agreement Victoria 2018-2022, with membership to HACSU (Health and Community Services Union)
- Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per year tax free in addition to your standard tax-free threshold for salary)
- Purchased Leave Scheme (gives you the opportunity to purchase up to four weeks additional leave on top of your existing four-week Annual Leave entitlement)
- Employee Assistance Program (free confidential support and advice for workplace and personal issues)
Must hold or be willing to obtain:
- Certificate IV in Disability (
or equivalence) is highly desirable - NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and Working with Children's Check (Employee)
- Current Level 2 First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Valid Australian Working Rights and an International Police Check if you have lived or worked overseas for more than one (1) year within the last ten years.
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About Home@Scope
Home@Scope is a subsidiary of Scope, one of Australia’s largest providers of disability support services, with over 70 years’ experience. Home@Scope provides supported independent living, short-term accommodation and assistance services.
At Scope, we pride ourselves on collaborating with our people. We’re dedicated to your continuous training and development as we are continuing to expand, not only within Victoria but also across Australia.
Your journey will commence with a paid, thorough orientation and you have the opportunity for a diverse career pathway. We have a team committed to helping you nurture your potential and grow your career with our training and development programs.
At Scope, we ‘Celebrate our people’ by rewarding you with access to an exclusive benefits platform. You will have access to cashback, vouchers, and discounts to over 500 popular retailers covering groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing and so much more. It’s one of the ways we thank our team for the ongoing and valued contribution they make to the lives of the people we support.
View our stance on inclusion, diversity and human rights by visiting our careers page.
Scope (Aust) is a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
