Support Worker

Are you someone who finds purpose in helping others thrive?

At Help at Home, we’re looking for compassionate, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals to join our growing team of Support Workers. This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger—supporting people with disabilities to live independently and confidently.

About the Role:

As a Support Worker, you’ll be a trusted companion and advocate, helping clients navigate daily life with dignity and confidence. Whether it’s assisting with personal care, preparing meals, or simply sharing a laugh during a community outing, your presence will make a real difference.

Locations Required:

Across Southern Adelaide- covering from Kings Park to Aldinga Beach

Range of Shifts and Clients:

We have a range of shifts available, including morning, afternoon and evening shifts. We particularly value applicants who have good weekday availability. Parents of school-aged children are welcome to apply, and we will endeavor to match suitable shifts with your availability. We are seeking qualified and experienced Support Workers to support several of our female clients across these areas, with the role primarily focused on providing quality, person-centered support in the client’s homes and the community. Our clients often have complex physical and/or degenerative conditions requiring more intensive and/or hands-on support for personal care, home support and community access.

Help at Home has been supporting vulnerable people in the community for over 30 years.  We are passionate about enabling people to remain as independent as possible in their own homes with a focus on personalised support.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND TASKS

Role as an ideal Team Member:

• Show a dedicated commitment to the NDIS Code of Conduct

• Engaging person-centered active support in areas such as emotional behaviour, education, cooking and domestic duties

• Planning and executing activities for the participants

• Ensure the effective communication is maintained at all times with all stakeholders, this includes the client and the office

• Adapt service delivery and support as appropriate to meet participant needs and goals while following the support plan in place while following the support plan in place

• Encouraging clients to make choices and decisions about all aspects of their life

• Work collaboratively with others to ensure a consistent approach to service delivery, which empowers participants to be involved in decision making and choice

• Work in a manner which empowers and values people living with a disability;

• Value your clients’ and want to make a genuine and positive difference in their lives, on their terms, not yours;

• A sense of value and purpose, working for an essential service provider, whilst significantly impacting the lives of the people we support

• Have a flexible and positive attitude/approach to your work

• Be proficient with the use of technology such as smart phones and tablets

• A supportive, highly skilled, and collaborative team environment

• Attractive remuneration including salary packaging (up to $15,900 per FBT) and additional benefits

• Flexibility for work life balance and independence

Tasks & Responsibilities

Work alongside our clients to support and assist them with all aspects of daily living, community access and social inclusion.

• Support Clients to meet their NDIS goals;
• Encourage and assist Clients with daily activities, home care, personal care as required;
• Attend group activities with Clients;
• Assist clients with transport to access the community for appointments, shopping and other activities
• Promote and assist Clients to live an active, healthy and positive lifestyle;
• Follow all organisational policies and procedures;
• Any other reasonable duties as required.

ESSENTIAL Requirements

Workplace Screenings/Clearances

·         NDIS Worker Check Screening

·         DHS Working with Children Check

·         National Police Clearance not less than 2 years old

·         Valid document on Working Rights

Training and qualifications

·         Minimum Cert III in Individual Support, Disability or similar

·         Demonstrated experience in a disability or aged care setting

·         We also consider 2nd year nursing students and allied health students who have completed at least one placement

·         Current First Aid certificate and CPR

·         Manual handling – (with at least 3 months left on expiry)

·         Infection control and Hand Hygiene

·         Medication Administration (with at least 3 months left on expiry)

·         Through your eyes or equivalent Child safety training (with at least 3 moths left on expiry)

·         NDIS Worker Orientation Module “Quality, Safety and You”

·         NDIS Module – “Supporting effective communication”

·         NDIS Module – “Supporting safe and enjoyable meals”

·         NDIS Module – New worker NDIS induction module.

Other

·         Current valid drivers’ licence (a SA drivers’ licence is preferred)

·         Licensed and Roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance

·         Mechanic report on car – Required if transporting clients

·         iPhone compatible with iOS version 11 or above OR android phone compatible with version 5 or above

Desirable

·         Current Flu vaccination

·         Other training – Continence, Seizure Management, Dementia training, Diabetes, Enteral Nutrition.

·         COVID vaccinations

·         Immunization history statement

HOW TO APPLY

Apply via SEEK