Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide 1:1 support and Supported Independent Living (SIL) assistance to people with disabilities, helping them with daily living tasks, community access, and achieving personal goals.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (1:1 and SIL)
Builds
Supports individuals to live independently and participate in community activities
Domain
Disability services / Social care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Problem solving, decision making, working with complex behaviors, interpersonal skills, communication, computer skills, driving
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), First Aid & CPR, COVID-19 Vaccination
Responsibilities
Assist with daily living tasks, support community outings (shopping, banking, appointments), work rotational day/sleepover/weekend shifts, complete SIL shift documentation
Seniority
Entry-level / Generalist