Disability Support Worker

Uplift Community Care Solutions; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Uplift Community Care Solutions in Adelaide is seeking a part-time Disability Support Worker to provide in-home and community-based support across the Greater Adelaide Area. You will implement person-centered plans, assist with daily living, and promote independence in line with NDIS goals, while communicating with families and allied health teams.

The role requires empathy, strong communication, and reliability, with capacity to work evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Person-centred disability support experience.
• Collaborate with families, coordinators, and allied health.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills.
• Understand NDIS frameworks and safeguarding duties.
• Maintain accurate client records and follow plans.
• Possess or be able to obtain Working With Children Check.
• Have a valid driver’s licence and transport.
• Able to work part-time, evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and community support for daily living.
• Assist with personal care and participation in activities.
• Implement and monitor person-centred support plans.
• Document support provided and report changes to the team.

Skills

Person-centred care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

NDIS knowledge

Record-keeping

Flexibility

Behaviour understanding

Safety and safeguarding

Education

Disability qualification

Related field exp.

Job description

Company Description

Uplift Community Care Solutions is a family- and youth-focused NDIS provider supporting individuals across regional and metropolitan areas of South Australia and Western Australia. The organization delivers holistic services to people and families accessing NDIS supports, with a strong emphasis on person-centered care and community inclusion. Uplift Community Care Solutions collaborates closely with Support Coordinators, Plan Managers, Behaviour Practitioners, and other allied health professionals to ensure integrated, responsive support. Team members work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment designed to promote wellbeing, independence, and meaningful participation in daily life.

Role Description

The Disability Support Worker is a part-time, on-site role based in the Greater Adelaide Area. In this position, the worker provides direct support to individuals with disability in their homes and communities, assisting with daily living activities, personal care, and participation in social and recreational programs. The role involves implementing person-centered support plans, encouraging skill development, and promoting independence in line with NDIS goals. The worker will communicate regularly with families, support coordinators, and allied health providers to monitor progress and report any changes in needs or circumstances. Duties also include accurate documentation of support provided, adherence to safeguarding and safety procedures, and contribution to a respectful, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in providing person-centered disability support, including assisting with daily living, personal care, and community participation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, NDIS Support Coordinators, Plan Managers, Behaviour Practitioners, and allied health professionals.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and de-escalation skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with individuals and families.
• Sound understanding of NDIS frameworks, safeguarding responsibilities, and professional boundaries.
• Relevant qualification or progress toward a qualification in Disability, Community Services, Social Care, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Capacity to maintain accurate records, follow support plans, and respond promptly to changes in client needs.
• Current Working With Children Check and National Police Check, or ability to obtain these prior to commencement.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport for travel within the Greater Adelaide Area.
• Availability to work part-time, including occasional evenings or weekends as required by client needs.