Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide direct person-centred support to individuals with disabilities, mental health challenges, and complex needs in their homes and communities to build independence and life skills.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (NDIS)
Builds
Supports participants in daily living, community participation, and self-care management
Domain
Disability support / NDIS / Community care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medication administration, crisis intervention, financial management support, trauma-informed practice, motivational interviewing, conflict resolution, case note documentation, transport coordination
Preferred skills
SIL environment experience, supporting complex behaviours/dual diagnoses, positive behaviour support knowledge, ShiftCare platform experience
Responsibilities
Assist with daily living activities (meals, personal care, household tasks), transport participants to appointments and community activities, administer medication, provide crisis intervention and de-escalation, advocate for participants, assist with budgeting and shopping, write accurate case notes
Seniority
Casual, entry-to-mid level