Support Worker
Core
Provide person-centred support and facilitate day programs to help customers with disability build independence, achieve goals, and enjoy community experiences.
Role type
Support Worker (Disability Services)
Builds
Day programs including Skills 4 Life, Life Skills, Work & Study, and Adult Recreation
Domain
Disability support services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual handling techniques, driving a 12-seater van, facilitating group activities, adapting activities to customer needs, maintaining independence
Preferred skills
Empathy, reliability, genuine commitment to supporting people to live life their way
Responsibilities
Deliver engaging day-to-day programs and activities, facilitate participation in specific programs, support customers in developing new skills and building confidence, provide respectful person-centred support including personal care where required, safely use manual handling techniques and equipment, build positive empowering relationships
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on support role