Make a meaningful difference while developing your skills in complex disability care.
Disability Home Support Australia (DHSA) provides specialised, high-quality support for people with complex physical disabilities to live safely and independently in their own homes.
We are looking for experienced and compassionate Senior Disability Support Workers to join our growing team. Many of the people we support live with progressive neurological conditions such as Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and require skilled, reliable and person-centred care.
* We particularly welcome applicants with a background in nursing, medicine, allied health or disability care, including healthcare students with relevant experience *
About the Role
As a Senior Disability Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, individualised support to people with complex and high-intensity needs.
Depending on the client, your role may include:
- Providing high-intensity supports, such as enteral feeding, catheter care, dysphagia and mealtime support, medication assistance and complex personal care
- Supporting safe transfers using equipment such as hoists and Sara Stedy
- Assisting with personal care and activities of daily living
- Supporting clients to participate in their community and maintain independence
- Monitoring changes in a client's condition and escalating concerns appropriately
- Completing accurate care documentation and progress notes
- Following individualised care plans and clinical support plans
- Working collaboratively with clients, families, Registered Nurses and the broader care team
What Makes DHSA Different?
At DHSA, complex care is supported by clinical expertise.
Our Disability Support Workers are supported by experienced Registered Nurses, with clear care plans, clinical guidance and escalation pathways.
We offer:
- Competitive pay rates recognising experience and capability
- Flexible shifts to suit your availability
- Registered Nurse support and clinical oversight
- Client-specific training for complex and high-intensity supports
- Dedicated care teams, allowing you to get to know the people you support
- Opportunities to develop your skills in complex disability and neurological care
- A supportive organisation that values professionalism, reliability and quality care
About You
We are looking for people who are compassionate, experienced, reliable, and person-centred.
Ideally, you will have:
- Significant experience in disability, healthcare or complex personal care
- Experience supporting people with complex physical or neurological disabilities, such as MND and MS
- Confidence providing personal care and high-intensity supports, or the ability to undertake client-specific training
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- The ability to recognise changes in a client's condition and escalate concerns appropriately
- A professional, respectful and person-centred approach
- The ability to work independently while contributing to a multidisciplinary care team
- Reliability and flexibility to work a range of shifts, which may include evenings, weekends, overnight shifts and public holidays
Qualifications and Experience
Highly regarded:
- Nursing, medicine, allied health or other healthcare qualifications or studies
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or a related discipline
- Previous experience supporting people with MND, MS, acquired brain injury or other complex neurological conditions
- Experience with high-intensity disability supports
- Current driver's licence
Mandatory Requirements
Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain:
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check, where applicable
- Relevant worker screening and employment checks
- Valid Australian working rights
Join DHSA
Exceptional complex care starts with exceptional people.
At DHSA, you will have the opportunity to build genuine relationships with the people you support, work as part of a clinically supported care team, and use your skills to help people with complex disabilities continue living life in their own homes.
If you are an experienced support worker or healthcare professional looking for a role where your skills can make a genuine difference, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today by sending your CV and a brief cover letter to:
Dr Corey Adams
Director, Disability Home Support Australia
[email protected]
Learn more about DHSA at www.myDHSA.com.au
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $45.28 – $91.10 per hour
Work Location: In person
