About the role – 2 x Casual Positions | Mount Barker
Join our Disability Pathways team as a Casual Disability Support Worker supporting an NDIS participant in the Mount Barker community. These roles offer approximately 16 hours per week, primarily across afternoon, evening and passive overnight shifts, with the opportunity to pick up additional shifts as they become available.
This is more than a traditional support worker role. You will provide person-centred support with daily living, appointments, community participation and skill development, while building a genuine professional relationship and supporting the participant to live the life she chooses.
You will be supporting a friendly woman with a bright personality who enjoys having fun and connecting with the people around her. She enjoys watching movies, particularly family and children's films, playing games, getting creative through arts and crafts, and participating in community activities. The ideal support worker will be happy to get involved in her interests, encourage new experiences, and help create a positive and engaging environment where she feels supported and empowered.
About you:
You enjoy building genuine connections and supporting people to live the life they choose. You are kind, patient and enthusiastic, and enjoy creating a positive environment where people feel supported, valued and encouraged to participate in their community. You bring a warm, proactive approach and are passionate about helping people build confidence, develop independence and achieve their goals.
You will also have the following skills and experience:
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent.
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Experience supporting people with disability, psychosocial disability, or complex support needs.
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Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and the ability to maintain professional boundaries.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural ability to connect with others.
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Reliability, initiative, and the confidence to work independently while following support plans and routines.
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A patient, enthusiastic, and adaptable approach to supporting individual needs and preferences.
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A genuine commitment to person-centred practice and delivering high-quality support.
Why work with us?
BaptistCare offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.
You’ll also receive:
- A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Level 2) + super
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Salary Packaging: Access up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 annually via Meal and Entertainment Card, and novated vehicle leasing.
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A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance
- Free counselling for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program
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Support for cultural and community obligations, including up to five days of paid Cultural Leave
About us
BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. Closing Date is subject to change without notice.
All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.
BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.
Recruitment Agencies Please note: This position is being managed directly by our internal Talent Acquisition team. We respectfully request that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting any employees directly as all communications must go through the Talent Acquisition. Unsolicited candidate profiles or CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Thank you.
We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please see our website, or reach out to Tamuka Mamina at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
