Disability Support Worker – URGENT HIRING (Hallett Cove, SA)
Core
Provide person-centred support to a client with complex psychosocial needs, including severe behavioural challenges, trauma, and attachment disorders, ensuring safety and dignity.
Role type
Senior IC disability support worker (complex behaviours)
Builds
Safe, supportive environment for a client with high-risk needs
Domain
Community services / Mental health / Disability support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
De-escalation of aggression, crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, behaviour support planning, personal care assistance, case documentation, community access facilitation, boundary setting, emotional regulation
Preferred skills
Experience with ASD/FASD/RAD, child and youth support, sexualised behaviour management, First Aid/CPR certification, nursing or disability qualifications
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Respond to complex and high-risk behaviours (aggression, threats, absconding), assist with daily living and personal care, monitor and report behavioural changes, maintain accurate case notes, support community access and meaningful activities, collaborate with the support team
Seniority
Experienced, hands-on IC