Disability Support Worker – Reliance Community Services

Reliance Community Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliance Community Services in Canberra is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to provide person-centred support across daily living activities, community access, and skills development. You will work with participants to promote independence, dignity and inclusion, while following support plans and maintaining detailed records.

The role requires current NDIS Worker Screening, WWVP and First Aid/CPR, with availability across the week including some weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Disability Support Worker or similar community services role.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible with working hours, including some weekends.
• Right to work in Australia and current registrations/certifications.

Responsibilities

• Providing person-centred support based on participant needs, preferences and goals.
• Assisting with daily living activities, community access, social participation and skill development.
• Encouraging participant choice, independence and confidence.
• Building respectful relationships with participants, families and support networks.
• Following participant support plans, risk assessments and organisational procedures.
• Completing accurate progress notes and required documentation.
• Identifying changes in participant needs and communicating concerns.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Initiative

Team player

Education

NDIS Worker Screening Check

ACT WWVP registration

First Aid & CPR

Certificate III or higher in Individual Support

Job description

Disability Support Worker – Reliance Community Services

Reliance Community Services – Canberra ACT

Reliance Community Services is seeking experienced, passionate and reliable Disability Support Workers to join our team in the ACT. We are looking for people who genuinely enjoy supporting people with disability to build independence, develop skills, participate in the community and achieve their individual goals.

Key responsibilities

• Providing person-centred support based on individual participant needs, preferences and goals
• Supporting participants with daily living activities, community access, social participation and skill development
• Encouraging participant choice, independence and confidence
• Building positive and respectful relationships with participants, families and other members of their support network
• Following participant support plans, risk assessments and organisational procedures
• Completing accurate progress notes and other required documentation
• Identifying changes in participant needs and communicating concerns appropriately
• Maintaining participant dignity, privacy, choice and control
• Taking initiative while working within professional boundaries and organisational procedures
• Working collaboratively as part of the Reliance team

About you

• Previous experience working as a Disability Support Worker or in a similar community services role
• Passionate about supporting people with disability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Friendly, patient, respectful and empathetic
• Reliable, responsible and able to take initiative
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Good professional judgement and understand appropriate boundaries
• Availability throughout the week, including some weekends
• Flexible with working hours and participant support requirements
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Ability to complete required NDIS worker induction and organisational training
• Right to work in Australia
• Desirable: Certificate III or higher in Individual Support (Disability), Disability, Community Services or a related qualification
• Desirable: Experience supporting NDIS participants
• Desirable: Experience providing community access and capacity-building supports

About us

Reliance Community Services values workers who are compassionate, proactive and genuinely committed to making a positive difference. We are looking for team members who take the time to understand each participant as an individual and provide safe, respectful and high-quality support.