Disability Support Worker
Core
Provide hands-on disability support to adults with behaviours of concern in Supported Independent Living and community settings.
Role type
Casual disability support worker
Builds
Supports participants to achieve personal goals and live independently
Domain
Disability support / Social services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual handling, behaviour management, person-centred practice, daily living support, documentation
Preferred skills
Experience with adults with behaviours of concern, flexibility for varied shifts
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Build trusting relationships with participants and families; assist in developing and implementing individual support plans; support community engagement; encourage positive behaviours and manage challenging behaviours; provide personal care and daily living support; maintain accurate documentation
Seniority
Casual, experienced IC