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Disability Support Worker - Instructor

08/05/2026
21/05/2026
Various Positions
Bayside, South Eastern Suburbs
Day Programs,Disability Support Workers

At Bayley House, we’re proud to be a well-established and trusted NDIS provider with 75 years’ experience supporting adults with intellectual disability to live full, meaningful, and connected lives. 

We’re looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who share our values of Connection, Achievement, Respect and Excellence to join our team. By working with us, you’ll be part of a community that’s passionate about innovation, personalised support, and making a lasting impact every day. 

Job Description

About the Opportunity

We are seeking Day Programs Instructors to join our team in Brighton (on-site role), with opportunities available for: 

  • 1 x Full-time (1.0 FTE)  
  • 1 x Part-time (0.8 FTE)  

In this role, you will design and deliver structured, person-centred programs that support adults with intellectual disability to build independence, develop skills, and engage meaningfully in their community.

Working within our Day Programs, you will facilitate group-based activities aligned to participant goals across areas such as life skills, community participation, health and wellbeing, and pathways to employment. 

Typical hours are Monday to Friday during Day Program operating hours, with opportunities for additional hours where available. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Work with a team to provide individualised support to people with intellectual disabilities to engage in a life of their choosing through a range of Day Programs to suit their NDIS goals 
  • Create and run Programs of Support to a group of adults with intellectual disabilities in life areas such as: Pathways to Employment, Creative Arts, Lifelong Learning and Health and Wellbeing 
  • Pull on research-based practice to deliver high quality programs and support such as Person-Centred Active Support 
  • Develop and implement individualised plans to promote independence, social skills, and community participation 
  • Support people with a range of support needs including High Intensity Supports 
  • Maintain accurate records and reports on individual progress and support provided 

About you: 

You are proactive, structured, and confident leading group-based programs. 

You bring a balance of care and capability, able to support participants while also planning, documenting, and delivering meaningful programs that align to goals. 

You are comfortable working with a range of support needs and can adapt your approach to meet individuals where they are, while maintaining consistency and professionalism.

You will ideally have: 

  • Certificate IV in Disability (or equivalent) or relevant industry experience 
  • Experience supporting people with intellectual disability, high-complex needs and/or behaviours of concern.  
  • Demonstrated experience planning and delivering structured programs or activities 
  • Strong understanding of person-centred active support principles 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment 
  • Experience with documentation, reporting, and maintaining accurate records 
  • Confidence using systems and technology (MS Office, Teams, SupportAbility, Outlook) 
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check and completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module 
  • Current First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain) 
  • Current driver’s licence  

Why Join Bayley House

  • Competitive salary and Not-for-Profit salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay 
  • Ongoing learning, training, professional development and career development opportunities 
  • Opportunities to work across diverse client groups and settings 
  • Supportive, inclusive, collaborative and values-driven team culture 
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential wellbeing support along with organisation driven health & wellbeing initiatives 
  • Access to Retail and fitness discounts

Interested? 

Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter outlining why you want to work at Bayley House and how you meet the selection criteria. Please specify your availability in your Cover Letter.   
 

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Bayley House is an equal opportunity employer committed to a safe and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disability. 

Bayley House is also committed to protecting vulnerable adults. All staff are required to comply with our Code of Conduct and complete relevant pre-employment checks prior to commencing. 

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