Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide 1:1 person-centred support to a participant in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) environment, assisting with daily living, community access, and household tasks to promote independence.
Role type
Casual disability support worker (1:1 SIL)
Builds
Supported Independent Living arrangements for participants with disabilities
Domain
Community Services & Development / Disability Support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Daily living assistance, community access support, household task management, incident reporting, night shift responsiveness, NDIS plan implementation, trauma-informed support, manual handling, dysphagia/suction support, PEG tube care
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Individual Support, Positive Behaviour Support strategies, experience with complex/high-intensity needs, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background
Technologies
NDIS plan management tools, incident reporting systems
Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 support in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) environment, assist with daily living activities and personal support, build positive professional relationships with the participant, support attendance at appointments and community outings, assist with community access including shopping and recreational activities, complete household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation, maintain a safe, clean, and organised home environment, complete accurate shift notes and incident reports, support the participant to achieve the goals outlined in their NDIS plan, provide support during active night shifts
Seniority
Casual, entry-level with on-the-job training