Disability Support Worker
Core
Empower participants with disabilities to build life skills, gain independence, and thrive in their local communities through in-home care, community access, and personal support.
Role type
Disability Support Worker
Builds
Personalized care plans and community integration for participants
Domain
Disability support and community services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Empathy, patience, adaptability, communication, interpersonal skills, person-centred practice knowledge, NDIS safeguarding knowledge
Preferred skills
Certification in disability support, Certificate IV in Disability or Community Services
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Collaborate with participants to build life skills and achieve personal goals; support clients at social events, employment opportunities, and recreational activities; assist with meal prep, personal care, and safe transport; work with families and healthcare professionals to implement care plans
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC