Disability Support Worker – Supported Independent Living (SIL) – Miranda
Are you an experienced support worker looking to make a real impact in the lives of people with high physical and behavioural support needs?
Quality Health Care (QHC) is seeking a dedicated and resilient Disability Support Worker to join our team at a Supported Independent Living home in Miranda, supporting five residents living with Huntington’s Disease and the effects of stroke. They live with complex physical and cognitive challenges, and we are looking for someone who can provide consistent, person-centred support in both their home and the community.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with experience in high-needs environments who is passionate about helping people live life with dignity, connection, and purpose.
Your Role:
· Personal Care, Continence Support and Feeding Assistance
· Manual Handling
· Supporting community access and participation in meaningful activities
· Medical and allied health appointment support
· Encourage independence and quality of life within a safe environment
· Implement positive behaviour support strategies
What We're Looking For:
· Cert IV in Disability or equivalent experience
· Experience working with high physical support needs, challenging behaviours or neurological conditions
· Manual Handling and Personal Care experience
· Excellent documentation and communication skills
· Availability for all shift types
· Unrestricted Drivers License
· NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working With Children Check and valid First Aid & CPR Certificate
Benefits:
· Permanant and casual opportunities
· Ongoing professional development and training
· Work life balance
· Variety of shifts, including days, evenings, active nights and weekends
· Supportive team culture
· Penalty rates under the SCHADS Award
Apply Now!!
Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted. If you are not contacted within 30 days of submitting your application, consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to give feedback on individual applicants.
Quality Health Care is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practices, and the principles of Cultural Diversity. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all positions.
Pay: $34.00 – $45.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Unrestricted Full Working Rights
- Flexible availability to work mornings, afternoons and active nights
Experience:
- Working with people with disability: 2 years (Preferred)
- personal care: 2 years (Preferred)
- Manual handling: 2 years (Preferred)
- Mental Health: 2 years (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Working with Children Check (Preferred)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Preferred)
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
Location:
Work Location: In person
