Qualified Disability Support Worker

Qualified Disability Support Worker

Support and Therapy at Home is seeking a casual Qualified Disability Support Worker to join our team in Adelaide SA. The role offers an hourly rate of $37 – $45.

We are looking for individuals who genuinely enjoy assisting others, believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect, and wish to contribute to a team that values its staff. At Support and Therapy at Home, we recognise that exceptional support is delivered by exceptional people. We are committed to recruiting reliable, compassionate, professional individuals who take pride in their work. Our aim is to find someone who is motivated to make a tangible difference in the lives of participants daily.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing individualised support to NDIS participants in their homes and communities.
• Promoting independence, capacity building, and community participation.
• Assisting with personal care.
• Facilitating community access and social participation.
• Undertaking domestic assistance.
• Providing transport to appointments and activities.
• Delivering capacity building supports.
• Administering medication, where appropriately trained.
• Supporting participants in achieving their individual goals.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and progress notes.
• Adhering to participant support plans and Positive Behaviour Support Plans, where applicable.

Every participant's needs are unique, and each day presents an opportunity to have a positive impact.

Areas We Service

We provide support across metropolitan Adelaide, encompassing the Northern, Eastern, Western, Central, and Southern suburbs.

• Northern Suburbs: Elizabeth, Munno Para, Salisbury, Mawson Lakes
• Eastern Suburbs: Magill, Rostrevor, Campbelltown, Newton, Athelstone, Burnside, Kensington, Norwood
• Western Suburbs: Port Adelaide, Cheltenham, Alberton, Semaphore, Largs Bay, West Lakes, Grange, Henley Beach, Findon
• Central Adelaide: Adelaide CBD, Prospect, Clearview, Unley, Goodwood
• Southern Suburbs: Marion, Brighton, Hallett Cove, Morphett Vale, Christies Beach, Noarlunga, Seaford

We welcome applications from individuals residing in all metropolitan Adelaide suburbs.

About You

You are someone who finds genuine satisfaction in supporting others and understands the significance of consistency, reliability, and professionalism. You are someone who follows through on commitments.

You will demonstrate:

• A genuine passion for supporting people living with disability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive and professional attitude.
• Compassion, patience, and respect.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliability, punctuality, and accountability.
• Flexibility to work weekdays, evenings, weekends, sleepovers, and public holidays.

Participants depend on our reliability daily, making this an essential attribute.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must possess:

• A minimum of Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), Disability, Community Services, or an equivalent qualification.
• A current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• A current South Australian Working with Children Check.
• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Current Manual Handling training.
• A current unrestricted Australian Driver’s Licence.
• A reliable, roadworthy, and comprehensively insured motor vehicle.
• A smartphone with internet access.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Highly Regarded

The following experience and training will be highly regarded:

• Experience supporting participants with intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, psychosocial disability, mental health, physical disability, complex support needs, and Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
• Experience with High Intensity Supports.
• Medication Administration training.
• PEG training.
• Infection Prevention and Control training.
• Experience in restrictive practice environments.
• Experience supporting participants with complex behaviours.

Why Join Support and Therapy at Home?

We believe our people are our greatest strength. When you join our team, you can expect:

• Competitive SCHADS Award pay rates, inclusive of applicable penalties and allowances.
• Consistent and ongoing work for suitable applicants.
• Flexible rostering across metropolitan Adelaide.
• Supportive and approachable leadership.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A positive and respectful workplace culture.
• The chance to build long-term relationships with participants and make a genuine difference daily.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where our staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to deliver outstanding support.

Before You Apply

To aid in the assessment of your application, please include:

• Your current suburb.
• Your highest qualification.
• Confirmation that your NDIS Worker Screening Clearance is current.
• Confirmation that your Working with Children Check is current.
• Confirmation that you hold a current Driver’s Licence and possess a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle.
• Your availability (days, evenings, weekends, and sleepovers).
• Your earliest available start date.
• An up-to-date resume.
• Your hobbies and interests that will be important.