Experienced Disability Support Worker

About the role

Empowered Living Care is seeking an experienced and confident Disability Support Worker to provide dedicated support to a participant living within a Supported Independent Living (SIL) home in Gymea. This position is specifically suited to an experienced disability support professional who has previously worked with complex behaviours of concern and is confident providing calm, consistent and person-centred support in challenging situations. You will work as part of an established support team to provide consistent, structured support within the participant's home and community. Building trust and maintaining a consistent approach will be an important part of the role.

Key responsibilities

• Providing individualised support within the participant's SIL home
• Supporting community access, appointments, activities and social participation
• Providing personal care and assistance with activities of daily living
• Supporting household routines and the development and maintenance of daily living skills
• Implementing Behaviour Support Plans and established support strategies
• Recognising behavioural triggers and responding proactively
• Using appropriate de-escalation strategies and maintaining a calm approach during challenging situations
• Supporting the participant's choice, dignity, independence and quality of life
• Completing sleepover shifts as required
• Accurately completing progress notes, incident reports and other required documentation

About you

• Demonstrated professional experience as a Disability Support Worker
• Previous experience supporting people with complex and/or significant behaviours of concern
• Experience working within SIL or other complex disability support environments
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• Experience implementing Behaviour Support Plans
• Confidence responding appropriately to incidents and escalating behaviours
• Experience providing personal care
• The ability to remain calm, professional and consistent under pressure
• Strong professional boundaries
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

About us

At Empowered Living Care, we believe high-quality disability support begins with skilled, supported and genuinely committed people. We value person-centred practice, teamwork, professional development and high standards of care.