Disability Support

About the role

Join as a Disability Support Worker to provide one-on-one support for an independent young adult with Angelman Syndrome living in the community. This role involves facilitating independence, supporting daily living activities, and enabling community participation. You will work as part of a collaborative team including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Behaviour Support services, with a focus on working towards NDIS goals.

Key responsibilities

• Motivate and support participation in community activities and interests including gaming, sci-fi, movies, LARPing, gym, swimming, and conventions
• Support with hygiene, personal care through verbal prompts, housework, and food preparation with healthy food choices
• Understand and implement mealtime management plan
• Communicate using AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) including electronic and non-electronic methods
• Provide mobility assistance and support with personal care tasks
• Manage challenging behaviours with de-escalation skills and emotional regulation support
• Maintain hyper-vigilance for safety while supporting independence and self-directed activities
• Collaborate with Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Behaviour Support Practitioner

About you

• Experience with AAC preferred
• Understanding of independent living with supports
• Students of allied health, personal training, professional athletes or any motivational experience highly regarded
• Physical ability for personal care and mobility support
• Basic mobility assistance capability
• Legal right to work in Australia
• First Aid, Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening required
• Flexible shifts available: 1:1 daily, occasional 2:1, overnights, 1-2 days per week, cover leave
• Genuine, enthusiastic, and positive approach
• Quick-thinking, resilient, patient, and flexible
• Strong sense of humour
• Ability to explain things clearly and listen closely
• Experience managing behaviours of concern and de-escalating emotional outbursts valued

Benefits

• Make a positive impact daily
• Training and ongoing support
• Team collaboration with Speech, OT and behaviour support
• Work towards NDIS goals
• Regular meetings and updates