Disability Support Worker - Empower Independence & Community

seek.com.au; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Seek is seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide one-on-one support for an independent young adult with Angelman Syndrome in the community. The role focuses on promoting independence, daily living activities, and participation in community activities, working with allied health and behaviour support teams to achieve NDIS goals.

You will assist with personal care, mobility, and communication using AAC, while maintaining safety and supporting self-directed activities in collaboration with

Qualifications

• Experience with AAC preferred.
• Understanding of independent living with supports.
• Legal right to work in Australia.
• First Aid, Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening required.
• Genuine, enthusiastic, and positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and support participation in community activities and interests including gaming, sci‑fi, movies, LARPing, gym, swimming, and conventions.
• Support with hygiene, personal care through verbal prompts, housework, and food preparation with healthy food choices.
• Understand and implement mealtime management plan.
• Communicate using AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) including electronic and non-electronic methods.
• Provide mobility assistance and support with personal care tasks.
• Manage challenging behaviours with de-escalation skills and emotional regulation support.
• Maintain hyper-vigilance for safety while supporting independence and self-directed activities.
• Collaborate with Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Behaviour Support Practitioner

Skills

AAC experience

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Education

First Aid

Police Check

Working with Children Check

NDIS Worker Screening

Job description

Join as a Disability Support Worker to provide one-on-one support for an independent young adult with Angelman Syndrome living in the community. This role involves facilitating independence, supporting daily living activities, and enabling community participation. You will work as part of a collaborative team including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Behaviour Support services, with a focus on working towards NDIS goals.

Key responsibilities

Motivate and support participation in community activities and interests including gaming, sci-fi, movies, LARPing, gym, swimming, and conventions

Support with hygiene, personal care through verbal prompts, housework, and food preparation with healthy food choices

Understand and implement mealtime management plan

Communicate using AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) including electronic and non-electronic methods

Provide mobility assistance and support with personal care tasks

Manage challenging behaviours with de-escalation skills and emotional regulation support

Maintain hyper-vigilance for safety while supporting independence and self-directed activities

Collaborate with Speech Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Behaviour Support Practitioner

About you

Experience with AAC preferred

Understanding of independent living with supports

Students of allied health, personal training, professional athletes or any motivational experience highly regarded

Physical ability for personal care and mobility support

Basic mobility assistance capability

Legal right to work in Australia

First Aid, Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening required

Genuine, enthusiastic, and positive approach

Quick-thinking, resilient, patient, and flexible

Strong sense of humour

Ability to explain things clearly and listen closely

Experience managing behaviours of concern and de-escalating emotional outbursts valued

Make a positive impact daily

Training and ongoing support

Team collaboration with Speech, OT and behaviour support

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