Level 2 Disability Support Worker – Career Pathway into NDIS Supported Independent Living
Are you passionate about helping others and making a real difference in your local community?
Looking to grow your career in disability support? Just Better Care will support you to develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in Supported Independent Living.
We are looking for caring, reliable and enthusiastic Level 2 Disability Support Workers to join our team and support participants living in our NDIS Supported Independent Living (SIL) houses.
This role is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting people and wants to continue developing their career within the disability sector.
At Just Better Care, we understand that great support workers come from a range of backgrounds. We will provide you with the training, guidance and support needed to build your skills in key areas including:
- Medication Support
- Manual Handling
- Personal Care
- Supporting participants within a Supported Independent Living environment
With support from our experienced team, you will gain the confidence and practical skills required to provide safe, respectful and person-centred support to our participants.
Across Australia, Just Better Care provides in-home aged care and disability support services, supporting people to live independently, achieve their goals and remain connected to their local community.
For over 15 years, we have supported older Australians and people living with disability by providing personalised support that respects individual choices, independence and dignity.
Our friendly, compassionate and experienced team makes this possible.
As a Level 2 Disability Support Worker, you will support participants living in our NDIS Supported Independent Living homes, assisting them to achieve their goals, maintain independence and live fulfilling lives.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Supporting participants with daily living activities and routines
- Assisting participants to develop independence and achieve their personal goals
- Supporting participants with personal care, medication assistance and daily support needs (with training provided)
- Supporting community access, appointments and social activities
- Assisting with household tasks including meal preparation, cleaning and laundry
- Using safe manual handling techniques when supporting participants
- Supporting participants with complex and/or challenging needs
- Monitoring participant wellbeing and reporting changes or concerns
- Completing accurate progress notes and shift documentation
We are looking for someone who is:
- Caring, compassionate and respectful
- Reliable and dependable
- Passionate about supporting people living with disability
- Willing to learn and develop new skills
- Able to build positive relationships with participants, families and team members
- A strong communicator with good written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable using technology such as mobile apps for rosters and documentation
At Just Better Care, we invest in our people and support career growth. As a Level 2 Disability Support Worker, you will receive:
- Training and support to build your disability support skills
- Medication Support training
- Manual Handling training
- Personal Care training
- Guidance and mentoring from experienced Support Workers and leaders
- Opportunities to develop and progress within the disability sector
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our participants
- A genuine passion for supporting people
- Willingness to learn and complete required training
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR (or willingness to obtain)
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
- Reliable, registered and insured vehicle
- Smartphone with internet access
Next steps:
If you would like to join our growing team and become part of our friendly, professional network please apply today by clicking on “Apply”.
Possible starts with you!
