Disability Support Worker — 2:1 Care, Flexible Shifts

InLife Independent Living; Australia; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Career progression

Supportive team culture

Job summary

InLife Independent Living is seeking experienced disability support workers to join a close-knit team supporting a young adult in a 2:1 setting, in the client’s home and community. You’ll help with daily routines, personal care, and activity support, guided by trauma-informed, person-centred practices.

The role requires adaptability for different shifts, including mornings, evenings and weekends, and a strong commitment to safety, rapport-building and teamwork within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with a physical disability.
• Experience supporting manual handling (hoist and sling).
• Experience in personal care (showering and dressing).
• Assistance with domestic duties as required.
• Enthusiasm and passion for supporting people with disabilities to live great lives.
• Have great patience and be willing to build rapport with the client.
• Willing to work with a care team approach and follow professionals' guidance.
• Good judgement, listening skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home and community support in a 2:1 setting.
• Follow care plans, routines and strategies to ensure safety and dignity.
• Work as part of a team with colleagues to deliver consistent support.
• Adapt to varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends and sleepovers.

Skills

Experience supporting people with a

Experience supporting manual handling

Experience in personal care

Assistance with domestic duties

Patience and rapport-building

Teamwork and care-team approach

Good judgement and listening skills

Willing to work varied shifts

Job description

InLife Independent Living is seeking experienced disability support workers to join a close-knit team supporting a young adult in a 2:1 setting, in the client’s home and community. You’ll help with daily routines, personal care, and activity support, guided by trauma-informed, person-centred practices.

The role requires adaptability for different shifts, including mornings, evenings and weekends, and a strong commitment to safety, rapport-building and teamwork within a supportive culture.