Disability Support Worker – Strathfield
Core
Providing 24/7 in-home support to three young men with Level 3 Autism and moderate-to-severe intellectual disabilities, focusing on daily living, personal care, and community access.
Role type
Disability Support Worker (High Intensity)
Builds
Independent living skills and community participation for residents with complex support needs
Domain
Disability support / Intellectual disabilities / Autism Spectrum Disorder (via careerplan.io/jobs/d58a7e83-8b5a-4ffe-91f8-cb5d415cc2c6-disability-support-worker-strathfield-at-silc)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
De-escalation strategies, physical capacity for high-intensity incidents, meal preparation, driving/transportation, record keeping, overnight shift availability
Preferred skills
Experience with complex behaviours of concern, person-centred support approach, Christian ethos alignment
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Supporting daily living and personal care, developing independence and working towards individual goals, meal preparation and household routines, driving and transportation, maintaining accurate records, implementing Behaviour Support Plans
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC