Disability Support Worker – Home Care / Community Support
Location: Various locations across Adelaide – Inner North East/West, North, South
Employment Type: Casual
About Us
aspiring futures SA provides person-centred support to people living with disability, helping participants remain living independently and stay connected with their community.
We are currently seeking reliable, caring and professional Disability Support Workers to join our team. This role involves supporting participants in their homes and in the community, in line with their individual needs, goals, support plans and preferences.
About the Role
As a Support Worker, you will provide quality care and practical support to participants while promoting dignity, choice, independence, safety and community participation.
Duties may include:
- Providing personal care support in line with participant support plans and behaviour support plans.
- Assisting with daily living tasks, household duties and domestic assistance.
- Supporting participants with community access, appointments, shopping, social activities and skill-building.
- Maintaining accurate records and monitoring and reporting changes in participant needs.
- Following organisational policies, procedures, WHS requirements and NDIS standards.
- Working respectfully and collaboratively with participants, families, colleagues and the broader support team.
About You
- Reliable, respectful and professional.
- Experience working with individuals with complex needs.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate with staff, participants and stakeholders effectively and empathetically.
- Person-centred and committed to participant choice and independence.
- Comfortable working independently within a directed framework.
- Able to maintain privacy and confidentiality.
- Organised and able to complete documentation accurately.
- Willing to follow support plans, routines, policies and procedures.
Essential Requirements
- Current SA driver’s licence
- Reliable vehicle with comprehensive car insurance
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Smartphone
- Right to work in Australia
- Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience, availability and current checks/training.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Pay: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
Education:
- Certificate I - IV (Required)
Experience:
- Working with people with disability: 1 year (Required)
Language:
Work Authorisation:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
