Complex Disability Support Worker

Complex Disability Support Worker
Active Support | High-Intensity | Transition to SIL

Location: Initially Adelaide CBD transitioning to Adelaide Hills/Fleurieu
Employment Type: Casual, Part-Time & Full Time Opportunities Available
Roster: 24/7 Passive Sleepover and Active Support Roster

About the role

The Avoca Group is seeking experienced and dedicated Complex Disability Support Workers to join a specialist support team. This role supports an individual with significant disability-related support needs and multiple health complications, including severe epilepsy. This is not a passive support role. We are seeking energetic, engaged and highly attentive support workers who can actively participate in every aspect of the participant's day, providing ongoing supervision, encouragement, engagement and support. Initially, support shifts will commence within a medical environment, working closely with clinical teams and learning the participant's support requirements prior to the participant transitioning into a Supported Independent Living (SIL) setting.

Key responsibilities

• Provide active, person-centred support at all times
• Monitor and respond appropriately to health and seizure-related concerns
• Implement health care plans, support plans and risk management strategies
• Support community access, daily living skills and meaningful engagement
• Maintain accurate progress notes and incident reporting
• Work collaboratively with families, allied health professionals and clinical teams
• Promote the participant's dignity, rights, safety and quality of life
• Assist in the successful transition from a medical environment into Supported Independent Living

Highly Regarded

• Medication Administration Competency
• Epilepsy Management Training
• PEG Feeding experience
• Certificate III or above in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or related field

About you

• Previous experience supporting people with complex disabilities (essential)
• Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy or seizure management requirements
• Exposure to clients with multiple health complications and high support needs
• Experience following complex support plans, risk assessments and medical directives
• Strong incident reporting and documentation skills
• Ability to remain calm and responsive during health-related incidents
• Capacity to work within a 24/7 rotating roster including weekends, nights, public holidays and passive sleepover shifts
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Current Manual Handling Training
• Valid Driver's Licence

About us

The Avoca Group is a specialist provider supporting people with complex needs. We are a dedicated and values-driven team committed to providing comprehensive participant-specific training and induction, and genuine opportunities to develop specialist skills in complex disability and high-intensity supports.