Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide direct support and crisis management for participants with complex behaviours, dual diagnoses, trauma histories, and forensic backgrounds to enable independence and stability.
Role type
Complex Disability Support Worker (Direct Support)
Builds
Person-centred support plans, safe daily living environments, and community reintegration pathways.
Domain
Disability services, mental health, forensic/justice support, trauma-informed care.
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Crisis de-escalation, trauma-informed practice, behaviour support strategies, medication administration, personal care, case documentation, transport logistics.
Preferred skills
SIL environment experience, Behaviour Support Plans (BSP) expertise, restrictive practices knowledge, ShiftCare system proficiency.
Technologies
ShiftCare
Responsibilities
Implement Behaviour Support Plans, manage high-intensity behavioural incidents, assist with daily living and personal care, administer medication, transport participants, complete incident reports and case notes.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC