The Opportunity: Are you driven by social justice, client choice, and helping others achieve their goals? The Fig Trees Disability Services is a premier NDIS Provider expanding our passionate team in Adelaide's Northern Suburbs. We are looking for empathetic, capable individuals ready to step into a rewarding casual role that creates genuine community impact.
Your Impact on the Frontline: As a Disability Support Worker, you will deliver person-centred care that puts NDIS participants at the absolute centre of your day. You will assist clients in elevating their quality of life, expanding social inclusion, and reaching their personal milestones.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Deliver dignified, respectful personal care (including meal prep, grooming, dressing, and bathing).
- Foster daily skill development (focused on social interactions, self-care, and communication).
- Facilitate home-based duties, including shopping and household tasks.
- Provide vital emotional support and meaningful companionship.
- Accompany clients into the community to encourage active social participation.
- Maintain precise documentation and report developments accurately.
- Uphold NDIS safety guidelines and collaborate closely with families and our client service team.
Who We Are Looking For:
- Education: A Certificate III or IV in Disability Support (or a related discipline).
- Experience: A minimum of 6 months in disability support is highly regarded.
- Key Skills: Strong problem-solving, time management, rapport-building, verbal/written communication, and standard computer literacy.
Non-Negotiable Requirements:
- Qualification relevant to the industry
- Driver's Licence & Reliable, Comprehensively Insured Vehicle.
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificates.
- Valid NDIS Worker Check, WWCC, National Police Certificate.
- Completed NDIS Induction Modules.
- Manual Handling & Infection Control training.
- Smartphone.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Casual Pay: $34.44 - $36.23 per hour (SCHADS Award, Level 2.1-3.2), depending on experience and education. Penalty rates apply for Evenings, Nights, Weekends, and Public Holidays. Allowances are provided for First Aid, Mileage, Broken Shifts, and Passive Sleepovers.
- Flexibility: 10-38 hours per week, with a variety of shifts across days, afternoons, evenings, nights, weekdays, and weekends.
- Purpose-Driven Work: A chance to make a profound difference alongside a supportive team in Adelaide's Northern Suburbs.
Apply Today: Ready to spark positive change? Join our mission at The Fig Trees Disability Services by submitting your application today!
Employer Questions: If you are chosen for a phone screening, you will be asked about the following:
- Do you have any conflict of interest with The Fig Trees?
- Do you know anyone who works at The Fig Trees?
- Work for another company currently in the Support Work sector?
- Do you have your own business or ABN in the Support Work sector?
- Self-assessment of English skills
- Self-assessment of Communication skills with clients and staff
- Reason for leaving previous or current employment to work at The Fig Trees
- Weekly availability
- Your expectations in terms of shift hours and types
- Your expected pay rate per ordinary hour
- Do you have a current full Australian driver's licence?
- Working rights in Australia
- Relevant qualifications
- Do you have a National Police Check (or are willing and able to obtain one)?
- Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screen Check (or are you willing and able to obtain one)?
- Do you have a current Working With Children Check (or are you willing and able to obtain one)?
- Have you completed any of the NDIS Worker Orientation Modules?
- Do you have current First Aid and CPR (or are you willing and able to obtain)?
- Do you have a current Manual Handling Certificate (or are you willing and able to obtain one)?
- Do you have a current Infection Control Certificate (or are you willing and able to obtain one)?
Pay: $34.44 – $36.23 per hour
Work Location: In person
