Male Disability Support Worker (Participant’s Request)

We are currently seeking a compassionate, highly patient and engaging Disability Support Worker to support a male NDIS participant in the community and home environment.

About the Participant

• He is a wheelchair user and requires physical assistance with mobility, transfers, personal care, feeding, and daily living activities.
• Is non-verbal and requires support workers who are patient, attentive, and able to understand and respond to his individual communication methods and cues.
• Values being treated with dignity, respect, and being actively included in decisions affecting his daily life.
• Enjoys social interaction, community participation, family connection, and the use of social media.
• Comes from an Arabic-speaking family. Support workers must be able to communicate effectively with family members (fluency in Arabic is therefore required)
• Requires support workers who are mature, reliable, emotionally resilient, and experienced in supporting people with complex behavioural support needs.
• Benefits from support workers who can remain calm during periods of behavioural escalation, follow behaviour support strategies, and maintain a consistent, person-centred approach.
• Prefers support workers who are friendly, engaging, and able to build a trusting professional relationship over time.
• Requires support with personal care, meal assistance, community access, social participation, and achieving individual goals.
• Benefits from support workers who take the time to understand his preferences, routines, strengths, and support needs while promoting choice, independence, and quality of life wherever possible.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care & self-care assistance
• Support with community access and outings
• Assist with daily living activities
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the participant
• Encourage independence and participation
• Follow participant preferences and always check in before assisting
• Support communication in a way that is inclusive and respectful
• Work collaboratively with the participant’s family and care team where appropriate

Essential Requirements

• Fluency in Arabic
• ABN
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current CPR Certificate
• Current Driver Licence
• Reliable vehicle
• Working rights in Australia
• Experience supporting people with disability
• Competent in manual handling
• Competent in driving an accessible van

Shift Information:

Shifts are 12pm - 8pm. We are seeking to add new workers to his existing team of incredible support workers.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Shifts are 12pm - 8pm. Which days are you available?

Language:

• Arabic (Required)

Work Location: In person