Disability Support Worker - Multiple Support Roles

Leap Support Services Tasmania; Wynyard; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Leap Support Services Tasmania is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers for multiple roles across the North-West Coast of Tasmania, including Burnie-Wynyard and surrounds. The positions offer flexible shift patterns, with day, evening, weekend and sleepover shifts to support participants with various needs, built around person-centred care.

You will provide daily living support, community access, and assistance with personal care and transportation, working with a supportive team to

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Vulnerable People Check
• First Aid & CPR Certificate
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Driver’s licence and reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support tailored to each participant’s goals and needs
• Assist with daily living activities including personal care, manual handling, and medication support
• Support participants to access the community and build independence
• Respond calmly and effectively to challenging situations
• Build positive, trusting relationships with participants
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team environment

Job description

Disability Support Worker – Multiple Support Roles

Location: North-West Coast Tasmania (Burnie-Wynyard and surrounds)
Employer: Leap Support Services
Work Type: Flexible Shift Work – 6-8hrs shifts + Sleepovers shifts

Join Leap Support Services and Make a Real Difference

Leap Support Services is growing, and we’re looking for compassionate and reliable people to join our team as Disability Support Workers across the North-West Coast.

This is a rewarding opportunity to provide person-centered support to individuals living with a range of disabilities and complex support needs. You’ll play an important role in supporting clients to build independence, participate in their community, achieve their goals and enhance their overall quality of life.

Flexible Work Opportunities

This role offers flexible working hours, making it ideal for people looking for a varied roster that fits their lifestyle.

About the Role

To be considered for this role, you must have the ability to work between Burnie-Wynyard and surrounds and work sleepover shifts. Shifts are available across days, evenings, weekends and sleepovers.

We are currently seeking support workers for a mix of roles including:

Complex & Behaviour Support
Supporting participants with higher or more complex needs, including those who may display behaviours of concern, using consistent and trauma-informed approaches.

Shift Work (Supported Accommodation)
We also offer general shift work in supported accommodation settings. These shifts may involve assisting participants with daily routines, personal care, household tasks, and overnight support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered support tailored to each participant’s goals and needs
• Assist with daily living activities including personal care, manual handling, and medication support
• Support participants to access the community and build independence
• Respond calmly and effectively to challenging situations
• Build positive, trusting relationships with participants
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team environment

Essential Requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Check & Working with Vulnerable People Check
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
• Ability to work from Wynyard to Latrobe
• Ability to complete sleepover shifts

Desirable

• Medication endorsement
• Experience supporting participants with complex needs or behaviour support
• Certificate III in Disability / Individual Support (or similar)

Who This Role Suits

This role is best suited to experienced Disability Support Workers who are confident working with clients with complex support needs and behaviours of concern.

We’re looking for reliable, compassionate and capable support workers who can work independently, use sound judgement, and provide consistent, person-centred support. Experience in complex support environments is highly valued, along with the ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.

If you’re an experienced support worker who is passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of the people you support, we’d love to hear from you.