Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide person-centred support to individuals with disability in Shared Lives (SIL) homes, focusing on daily living, personal care, and community access.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (Casual)
Builds
Support services for people with complex disabilities in SIL homes
Domain
Disability support / Social care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
De-escalation techniques, daily living assistance, personal care, behaviour support strategies, documentation, calm communication, independent work
Preferred skills
Patience, reliability, flexibility with varied shifts
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Follow behaviour support strategies and safety procedures, support participants with daily living and health routines, use de-escalation to manage behaviours of concern, maintain clear documentation, work confidently and independently
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on support