25th May, 2026
The Salt Foundation is looking for an experienced Female Support Worker to support a mature female participant in South Yarra. Our participant requires extensive care across all aspect of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation and assistance with everyday household tasks. Participation and meaningful engagement within their home and community environments is an important aspect of this role.
This role requires a team of multiple support workers willing to work across the below roster. Although some flexibility may be facilitated. Ideally you would be available to fill at least 2 shifts per week. Permanente part-time or casual options are available. Immediate start.
Monday to Friday: 10am - 2pm or 3pm to 7pm
Saturday: 10am to 3pm
Our ideal candidate is a clear communicator, reliable, and can demonstrate a high degree of sensitivity, care and compassion. You will bring a professional approach, coupled with a genuine passion for caring.
About you:
- Experience supporting participants with Schizophrenia
- Minimum two years' experience working with complex care
- Experience in providing personal care
- Experience in medication management
- Can de-escalate and support behaviours of concern
- Experience with working with behaviour support plans.
- Clear and effective communications skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy in record management
- Reliable and committed
- A positive and professional approach.
- Relevant industry qualification
About Us: Established in 2011, The Salt Foundation is a not-for-profit Christian charity providing integral support services to people living with disabilities. The Salt Foundation is a registered NDIS provider with a proud history of providing programs that promote physical, social, and mental well-being for individuals, families, and communities. As a not-for-profit charity all our proceeds go back into the community. Over the last 10 years the Salt Foundation has donated proceeds to support those who are most valuable and disadvantaged in our community. This has seen the development of emergency food relief programs to families in crises, social enterprise for women and children in India and many more community focussed programs both locally and abroad. When working with The Salt Foundation you become a part of a wider community that is making a real difference in people's lives. To be successful in obtaining an interview for this position, applicants must have or are willing to obtain before their employment starts:
- NDIS Workers Screening Check
- NDIS orientation module
- Current Victorian Driver's Licence
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
- Victorian Working with Children Check
- Access to a personal motor vehicle
- Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance
- Australian working rights
