Female Disability Support Worker – Illawarra
Core
Provide individualised, trauma-informed support to young people living with complex and persistent mental health conditions, often combined with trauma and cognitive impairment.
Role type
Disability support worker (youth)
Builds
Recovery-oriented, person-centered care plans and daily living support
Domain
Mental health and disability support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
De-escalation, crisis response, daily living assistance, medication adherence support, health appointment coordination, trauma-informed care, risk management
Preferred skills
Positive behaviour support training, Certificate IV in Mental Health/Community Services/Disability
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
De-escalate behaviours of concern and respond effectively in crisis situations; Assist with daily living activities, community participation, and skill development; Support clients in managing mental health symptoms and medication adherence; Foster meaningful relationships and promote social and emotional well-being; Maintain accurate, professional documentation and contribute to team care planning