Disability Support Worker

Looking for a great, motivated Disability Support Worker!

Kinaya – Adelaide, SA

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About Kinaya

At Kinaya, we do disability differently.

We are a forward-thinking, NDIS-registered organisation committed to high-integrity, relationship-driven support. Our focus is on complex care, mental health, and innovative housing pathways — including SDA and SIL solutions across Adelaide.

We work closely with participants, families, clinicians, and support coordinators to build long-term, stable, and empowering support ecosystems.

We are growing — and we are looking for the right people to grow with us.

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The Role

We are seeking a Disability Support Worker who has a strong interest in — or background in — mental health, psychosocial disability, and complex support needs.

A nursing background is not essential. What matters most is emotional intelligence, integrity, and a genuine desire to help individuals live more independent, empowered lives.

You will work with participants across home and community settings, supporting daily living, emotional regulation, goal progression, and community participation.

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Key Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred supports aligned with participant goals
• Support participants with psychosocial disability and/or complex needs
• Assist with daily living activities (personal care, community access, routines)
• Encourage skill development and independence
• Support emotional regulation and behavioural strategies
• Liaise with families, clinicians, and support coordinators
• Maintain accurate progress notes and documentation
• Contribute to a positive and stable support team culture

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What We’re Looking For

• Experience in disability, mental health, youth work, psychology, social work, teaching, nursing, or allied health (students welcome)
• OR strong interest in mental health and complex care
• Excellent communication and rapport-building skills
• Calm, grounded, and emotionally intelligent approach
• Reliability and professional boundaries
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

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Why Work With Kinaya?

This is not just a support worker role — it is a growth pathway.

We are building something long-term and structured. As we expand across Adelaide (including SDA/SIL developments and complex mental health services), there will be opportunities to:

• Step into Team Leader roles
• Transition into Case Management or Operations roles
• Move toward Support Coordination pathways
• Develop into Service Management positions
• Contribute to new service lines as we scale

If you demonstrate leadership, initiative, and alignment with our values — we promote from within.

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Our Values

• Integrity first
• Long-term thinking
• High-quality, relationship-based support
• Growth mindset
• Innovation in disability housing and service delivery
• Professionalism without losing humanity

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What We Offer

• Competitive pay aligned with SCHADS Award
• Supportive leadership and mentorship
• Flexible shifts
• Exposure to complex mental health and high-level case work
• Clear internal progression opportunities
• A chance to be part of a growing, forward-thinking organisation

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Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Wants to work meaningfully in mental health
• Is studying psychology, nursing, social work, OT, or teaching
• Wants more responsibility and growth than a standard support worker role
• Sees disability support as a career — not just a job

Get in touch via [email protected] ASAP!