Disability Support Worker

Holistic In-Home Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Holistic In-Home Care is seeking a Disability Support Worker for a full-time, on-site role based in Adelaide, SA. You will provide person-centered care, assist with daily living, mobility, and community access, and help clients maintain wellbeing.

Daily responsibilities include documenting progress, reporting concerns, and collaborating with families and healthcare professionals while upholding safeguarding and the organization’s holistic values.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Disability Support Worker or similar role with person-centered care.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with clients, families, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and duty of care, including confidentiality and client safety.
• Ability to provide basic technical support for assistive devices and equipment.
• Relevant qualifications in disability support, community services, or aged care (e.g., Cert III/IV).
• Current driver’s license, reliable transport, and ability to work across Adelaide homes.
• Current police check and NDIS Worker Screening (or equivalent) and appropriate working rights.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support to clients in their homes, including daily living activities, personal care, mobility and community access.
• Help clients build independence and participate socially and recreationally.
• Follow individual care plans, monitor needs, document progress, and report concerns.
• Maintain a safe home environment and uphold safeguarding standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Safeguarding

Basic tech support

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III/IV in disability support or related field

Job description

Company Description

Holistic In-Home Care was founded on a holistic philosophy of well-being, with a focus on supporting clients to maintain the best possible quality of life. The organization provides care for older adults who need extra support and for people with disabilities who may be limited in doing the things they enjoy. Holistic In-Home Care collaborates with reputable health organizations that share its mission, vision, and values to deliver better outcomes for clients, families, and communities. Its mission is to promote healthier lives through fiscally responsible healthcare services that address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. The organization is guided by the values of honesty, integrity, commitment, and innovation and aims to remain at the forefront of healthcare development.

Role Description

The Disability Support Worker is a full-time, on-site role based in Adelaide, SA. This role involves providing person-centered support to clients in their homes, including assistance with daily living activities, personal care, mobility, and community access. The Disability Support Worker will help clients build independence, support social and recreational participation, and follow individual care plans to promote overall wellbeing. Daily tasks include monitoring client needs, documenting progress, reporting concerns, and collaborating with families, healthcare professionals, and other support services. The role also requires maintaining a safe environment, upholding safeguarding standards, and aligning practice with the organization’s holistic values.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Disability Support Worker or in similar support roles, with a commitment to person-centered care.
• Strong interpersonal skills and communication abilities to build trust and collaborate with clients, families, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practices and duty of care, including maintaining confidentiality and ensuring client safety.
• Ability to provide basic technical support related to assistive devices and care-related equipment.
• Relevant qualifications in disability support, community services, or aged care (e.g., Certificate III or IV) are highly regarded.
• Current driver’s license, reliable transport, and ability to work across client homes in Adelaide, SA.
• Current police check, NDIS Worker Screening (or equivalent), and appropriate working rights.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.