Complex Dsiability Support worker
Core
Provide consistent 1:1 core supports to adults with complex psychosocial disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and acquired brain injuries in their homes and the community.
Role type
Senior IC complex disability support worker
Builds
Supports participants to medical, mental health, legal, and allied health appointments; manages daily living and safety plans.
Domain
Disability support / Mental health / Clinical care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Positive Behaviour Support, de-escalation, supported decision-making, medication management, dysphagia care, incident reporting, risk assessment, financial safeguarding
Preferred skills
Mental Health First Aid, ASIST, trauma-informed practice, stroke/ABI support, forensic support experience, ShiftCare
Technologies
ShiftCare, PBS plans
Responsibilities
Deliver consistent 1:1 Core supports at home and in the community; Support participants to medical, mental health, fertility, allied health, court and legal appointments; Follow Positive Behaviour Support, Safety, Mealtime and Fire Safety Plans exactly; Use each participant's communication strategies and promote supported decision-making; Support money-management plans and strategies that reduce exploitation; Spot early changes in health or presentation and escalate quickly; Respond to disclosures of risk calmly and report under NDIS incident requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC