Disability Support Worker

About us

Inclusive Lifestyle is a registered NDIS provider that provides support to people living with disabilities. We celebrate diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment for all our employees.

We are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support services. We promote independence, inclusion, and community participation, ensuring our participants live their best lives.

Our employees are passionate and committed to helping our participants embrace every opportunity to improve their quality of life.

Locations:

• Campbelltown
• Fullarton
• Para Hills
• Brahma Lodge

Mandatory Requirements:

• A minimum Certificate III in Individual Support or higher in a relevant field is required.
• A minimum of 6 months of Australian experience supporting people with disability is essential.
• NDIS Workers Check (Essential)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate (Essential)
• A current Provide First Aid and CPR Certificate is essential.
• Safe Environments for Children and Young People: "Through Their Eyes" (Essential)
• Current SA Driver's Licence (Essential)
• DHS Working With Children Check (Essential)
• National Police Check (Essential)
• Infection Control Certificate.

To do a great job, you’ll need the following:

• Experience supporting people with a physical disability, including transfers/use of equipment and confidence in hoisting.
• Demonstrated experience in actively supporting participant independence and building life skills through meaningful community engagement.
• The ideal candidate should be hands-on, proactive, and genuinely involved in the participant's daily support and in achieving the participant's goals.
• Strong attention to detail with a solid understanding of Positive Behaviour Support strategies; committed to person-centred documentation and providing ongoing feedback to the team to enhance participant quality of life.
• The candidate should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful attitude.
• Ability and willingness to work varied shifts: passive sleepovers, active sleepovers, and day support, including community access and weekends. We also need you to commit to ongoing shifts.
• Proactive and active in engaging with our participants.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Implement care and behaviour support plans to support individuals with complex support needs and behaviours of concern to achieve their goals.
• Safely use and transport people in mobility vehicles.
• Support customers with autism, intellectual disabilities, physical disabilities, psychosocial disabilities, medical needs, and complex behaviours.
• Support participants to develop and maintain independence
• Helping our participants to engage with their local communities through access to community participation programmes and recreational activities
• Support participants with personal care, health issues and hygiene, such as eating, dressing, toileting and showering.
• Assist with coaching independent life skills, including cooking, domestic, and social skills.

Immediate Start!!! - Include your availability in your cover letter.

What We Offer:

• Join a vibrant organisation with rewarding career pathways and opportunities for further growth.
• Competitive remuneration based on proven work experience and qualifications.
• In-house and personalised participant training will be provided.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.

How to Apply

Submit your application via SEEK.