Work type: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Locations:

• Shifts: Includes sleepovers
• Extras: Optional long-term, ongoing free on-site accommodation (subject to availability/terms)
• Visa: Sponsorship may be considered for eligible candidates under employer-sponsored pathways (including Skills in Demand visa – subclass 482).

Company description

We specialise in Supported Residential care for both the disability community and aged care community. We’ve been operating for nearly 130 years and support 100 residents across two sites. We’re looking for someone passionate, caring, and ethical, with a strong work ethic, who is flexible and can become a core long-term employee.

Job description

We are hiring Personal Care Assistants / Support Workers for our SRS site in Ringwood East. This role involves overall PCA support, daily living assistance, and helping residents participate safely in day-to-day life.

Supported Residential Services in Victoria operate within a regulated framework focused on resident safety and wellbeing.

Must have

• Experience supporting people with disability, including clients with cognitive/intellectual disability and/or psychosocial disability (mental health support needs)
• Certificate III in Aged Care / Individual Support / Disability (or equivalent)
• Up-to-date First Aid & CPR and Food Safety / Food Handling
• High competence in day-to-day support tasks including: cleaning, personal hygiene, cooking, supervision
• Full driver licence with a good driving record (resident transport required at times)
• Ability to work sleepover shifts
• Flexible, reliable, and dedicated to delivering a safe, respectful, person-centred experience

You will be responsible for

• Providing care for live-in residents in a warm, supportive residential facility
• Cooking and serving meals
• Cleaning, tidying, and laundry
• Medication support/supervision (as authorised and within role scope)
• Supporting residents to follow their care plans and daily routines
• Providing transport to appointments and outings when required

Ethics, safeguarding and compliance (audit-ready)

This is a position of trust supporting vulnerable residents. Staff are expected to consistently demonstrate strong ethics, sound judgement, and professional boundaries.

You will be required to:

• Uphold duty of care, resident dignity, privacy, and respectful communication
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation (shift notes/handovers)
• Follow a zero-tolerance approach to neglect, abuse, exploitation, and unsafe practice
• Identify, escalate, and document concerns promptly, including where a matter may meet notifiable incident reporting requirements applicable to SRS providers.

Experience (preferred)

• Working with disability support needs: 1 year (preferred)
• Perfect for Nursing students/Graduates looking for working visa

Licence / certifications (preferred)

• Full Driver Licence
• Certificate III in Individual Support or Aged Care (or equivalent)

Work location: In person - Housing provided for sleepover shift workers (optional free on-site accommodation may be available long-term, subject to conditions)

Visa sponsorship

Visa sponsorship may be considered for eligible, highly suitable candidates under Australian migration rules (including Skills in Demand visa – subclass 482 where applicable)