Casual Disability Support Worker

Utopia Care Pty; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Utopia Care Pty in Adelaide is seeking a Casual Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred support to clients with disability, helping them maintain their chosen lifestyle. You will assist with daily activities, support in group or shared living settings, and facilitate participation in community and recreational activities.

The role involves working in group and centre-based programs, supporting vacation care and day options, promoting independence, safeguarding wellbeing, and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker or in disability/community support roles.
• Strong focus on person-centered care and relationships.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, duty of care, and NDIS standards.
• Clear communication, record-keeping, and teamwork with families.
• Basic digital literacy to use care records and scheduling tools.
• Current Working With Children Check and National Police Check.
• Valid driver's license or ability to meet transport requirements.
• Availability for flexible casual hours, including evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to individuals with disability.
• Assist with daily personal activities in group or shared living settings.
• Support participants in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Work with group programs, vacation care, and day options.
• Promote independence and safeguarding wellbeing.
• Document support provided in line with policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Digital literacy

Disability support

NDIS knowledge

Driver's license

Flexible availability

Education

Qualification in disability support

Working toward qualification in disability support or related field

Tools

Electronic care records

Scheduling systems

Communication tools

Job description

Company Description Utopia Care supports people to maintain their chosen lifestyle, recognizing each person as a unique individual with their own beliefs, goals, preferences, and needs. The organization focuses on person-centered care, ensuring individuals remain in control of the support they receive, where and when they want it. Utopia Care provides core supports including daily personal activities, assistance with daily tasks in group or shared living arrangements, and participation in community, social, and civic activities. The service also offers group and center-based activities, vacation care for children and young people aged 7 to 18, and day center options for adults 18 and over, supported by a 12-seater commuter bus for transport and community access.

Role Description The Casual Disability Support Worker will provide person-centered support to individuals with disability, helping them to achieve their goals and maintain their preferred lifestyle. Day-to-day responsibilities include assisting with daily personal activities, supporting tasks in shared living or group environments, and facilitating participation in community, social, and recreational activities. The role involves working in group and center-based programs, supporting vacation care and day options, promoting independence, safeguarding wellbeing, and documenting support provided in line with organizational policies. This is a casual contract role based in Glenelg North, SA, with a hybrid work arrangement that includes both on-site support and some work from home for planning, documentation, and communication tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Support Worker or in disability/community support roles, with a strong focus on person-centered care.
• Highly developed Interpersonal Skills, including empathy, patience, and the ability to build respectful, trusting relationships.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding practices, duty of care, and compliance with relevant disability and NDIS standards.
• Clear and professional Communication skills, including record-keeping, reporting, and working collaboratively with participants, families, and colleagues.
• Basic Technical Support and digital literacy skills to use electronic care records, scheduling systems, and communication tools.
• Relevant qualification or working toward a qualification in disability support, community services, social care, or a related field.
• Current Working With Children Check, National Police Check, and valid driver's license (or ability to meet transport requirements).
• Availability to work flexible casual hours, including evenings or weekends as required, and commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory practice.