Disability Support Specialist - Enable Independent Living

Halo Care Collective Pty. Ltd; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Halo Care Collective Pty. Ltd is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker in Warrnambool to help maximise living, employment, social and recreational skills for people with a disability.

You will deliver one-to-one and group supports, promote personal choice and independence, and work within service plans. The role requires effective communication, attention to documentation, and flexibility across a seven-day roster, including overnights and travel locally.

Qualifications

• Must have Minimum Certificate III in Disability or Individual Support.
• Experience in supporting people with disability.
• Current Working with Children Check, First Aid, CPR certificates or willingness to obtain, and immunisation evidence (COVID-19 and Flu).

Responsibilities

• Support clients in participating in age‑appropriate activities and tasks, including employment, in‑home support, and community access.
• Support clients in accessing activities and outings in the community.
• Provide direct care assistance to each client in accordance with their service plan and as directed.
• Work in accordance with medication administration policy and safety procedures.
• Monitor the safety and well‑being of the clients and report any concerns.
• Provide 1:1 or small group training and support in response to individual client needs.
• Ensure completion of appropriate documentation in client notes and communication books.
• Participate in the support planning process for individual clients and monitor outcomes.
• Work with clients, families/carers, case managers and other professionals to support goals.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating training and behaviour programs.

Skills

Communication

Record keeping

Time management

Disability support

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III in Disability

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

Halo Care Collective Pty. Ltd is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker in Warrnambool to help maximise living, employment, social and recreational skills for people with a disability.

You will deliver one-to-one and group supports, promote personal choice and independence, and work within service plans. The role requires effective communication, attention to documentation, and flexibility across a seven-day roster, including overnights and travel locally.