Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide person-centred assistance and support to people living with disabilities, helping them achieve goals and remain independent, including services for Veterans.
Role type
Disability Support Worker
Builds
Daily support services for individuals with psychosocial, physical, and intellectual challenges
Domain
Disability support / Social services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
empathy, patience, responsibility, mobility assistance, personal care, meal preparation, domestic tasks, community access, case note documentation, communication, problem-solving, technology competency, driving
Preferred skills
experience with high care needs, Certificate III or higher in Individual Support (Disability)
Responsibilities
Assist individuals with domestic tasks, community access, and attending appointments; support clients to meet goals in their care plan; provide regular case notes and communicate with the Service Coordinator; work collaboratively with the individual and the disability services team
Seniority
Casual, hands-on support staff