Disability Support Worker
Core
Empower people with disability to live independently, build confidence, and actively participate in their communities through direct support.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (Direct Support)
Builds
Person-centered support plans and daily living outcomes for participants
Domain
Disability services / Community support
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Daily living assistance, personal care, medication assistance, community access facilitation, NDIS goal achievement, case note documentation, mandatory reporting, safe work practices, driving a 12-seat van
Preferred skills
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), First Aid/CPR certification, unrestricted Class C Driver Licence, working with children check, police check, computer literacy, second community language fluency
Technologies
Electronic documentation systems
Responsibilities
Support participants with daily living activities including personal care and meal preparation; assist participants to access community and recreational opportunities; maintain accurate case notes and progress records; identify and respond to changes in participant wellbeing; uphold participant rights, dignity, and cultural needs; maintain a safe working environment; drive company vehicles including a 12-seat van.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC