Support Worker | Casual, Home and Living - Seaford, VIC

About Us

At Aruma, we champion diversity, inclusion, and human rights. Our mission is to empower individuals to live the life they choose, with dignity and respect. As a BRAVE organization: Bold, Respectful, Accountable, Valuing Teamwork, and striving for Excellence—we’re proud to be trailblazers in the disability support sector.

About The Role

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and person-centred Support Worker to provide dedicated support to a participant living in Seaford, Victoria.

This role focuses on supporting one individual to live a meaningful, independent, and fulfilling life while promoting choice, dignity, inclusion, and human rights. You will build a strong professional relationship with the participant, supporting their daily living activities, community participation, health and wellbeing, and personal goals.

The successful candidate will demonstrate empathy, patience, flexibility, and a genuine commitment to empowering people with disability to achieve the life they want and choose.

What You'll Do

Person-Centred Support

Provide individualized support tailored to the participant's needs, preferences, goals, and aspirations.Promote independence, self-determination, and informed decision-making.Support the participant to engage in activities of interest and maintain meaningful relationships.Encourage active participation in daily routines and community life.Respect the participant's rights, privacy, dignity, cultural background, and personal choices.

Personal Care and Daily Living Support

Assist with personal care tasks as required, including showering, grooming, dressing, toileting, and hygiene support.Support meal preparation and healthy eating practices.Assist with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and maintaining a safe home environment.Encourage and develop independent living skills wherever possible.

Safety and Compliance

Follow all organizational policies, NDIS Practice Standards, and relevant legislation.Maintain a safe working environment for yourself and the participant.Report any concerns relating to abuse, neglect, exploitation, or risks to wellbeing.Participate in mandatory training and professional development activities.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage those with disabilities to apply.Your experience supporting people with complex needs and behaviours is highly desirable!You are eager to learn and willing to provide compassionate personal care.Creating relationships and fostering inclusion comes naturally to you.You believe everyone deserves access to a full and joyful life.You are willing to obtain a First Aid/CPR Certificate, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and Working with Children Check.You have a valid driver’s license and an insured car to support people on their adventures.

What Do You Get From Working With Us?

Making a Real Difference

Build meaningful relationships while providing dedicated one-on-one support.Empower people with disability to achieve their goals, exercise choice, and participate fully in their communities.Be part of an organisation committed to human rights, inclusion, and positive outcomes.

Ongoing Learning and Career Development

Access to mandatory and role-specific training programs.Opportunities to develop skills in disability support, positive behaviour support, safeguarding, and trauma-informed practice.Support to obtain or complete relevant qualifications, including Certificate III and Certificate IV studies where applicable.Career progression opportunities within one of Australia's leading disability support organisations.

Our Commitment

At Aruma, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are focused on creating an inclusive, high-performing workplace.

Our Recruitment Approach

We review applications as they come in and move quickly to interview great candidates, so we encourage you to apply early. While we include an indicative closing date, roles may close sooner if we find the right person. Applications received later in the process may not progress. If you’re unsuccessful and would value feedback, please feel welcome to reach out to our Talent team.

At Aruma, it’s always You. First.

Note: Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and complete pre-employment probity checks

Closing Date: 20/08/2026