Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide 1:1 support and Supported Independent Living (SIL) assistance to people with disabilities in their homes and community settings.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (1:1 and SIL)
Builds
Daily living support, community access, and independent living outcomes for service users
Domain
Disability services / Social care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Ability to work with complex and challenging behaviours, problem solving, decision making, interpersonal communication, team collaboration, computer literacy, driving
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), First Aid & CPR certification, COVID-19 vaccination
Technologies
Smartphones, tablets, internet access
Responsibilities
Assist with daily living tasks, support community activities (shopping, banking, appointments), work rotational day/sleepover/weekend shifts, complete SIL shift documentation
Seniority
Entry-level / Generalist