Disability Support Worker - SA

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A disability support provider in Adelaide seeks experienced support workers to assist individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges. The role involves providing person-centred support, monitoring participant safety, and maintaining documentation. Candidates must have relevant certifications and experience in the field. Join us in making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience working with people with severe mental health illness.
• Passion for supporting individuals to achieve their goals.
• Must have a Driver's License and relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Support participants in activities and community access.
• Monitor the safety and well-being of participants.
• Document supports provided and update participant files.

Skills

Experience with psychosocial needs

Empathy

Excellent communication skills

Proactivity

Ability to work independently

Education

Certificate III in Disability or higher

Job description

Overview

SHARE + CARE SERVICES is a registered NDIS Disability Service Provider based in Adelaide region. We are seeking experienced support workers who can make a difference by supporting people with disability and/or mental health challenges to achieve their goals and to live an independent life. We provide quality, person-centred support and want you to join us and help our participants get more out of life.

Key Responsibilities

• Support participants to participate in age-appropriate activities and tasks including employment, in home support and community access
• Work in accordance with the medication administration policy, work health and safety procedures, participant’s right's policies and privacy and confidentiality
• Monitor safety and well-being of the participants and report to Client Care Manager
• Provide 1:1 and 2:1 support in response to individual participants' needs
• Ensure completion of appropriate documentation, including relevant information on supports provided, i.e., incident reporting, medication management documentation, progress notes, ABC data, etc.
• Work with participants, families, and relevant professionals to support the participants individual goals
• In conjunction with other members of staff, assist in developing, implementing, evaluating trainings and behaviour programs to attain identified individual goals (BSP)
• All participants receive a high level of care and support
• Personal care is provided to participants in a caring and supportive way
• Documented evidence demonstrates that policies, procedures and protocols are adhered to
• Records demonstrate that participants have received correct medical assistance, dietary intakes and social and moral support
• Participants' files are updated and reviewed
• Daily documentation completed
• A high level of communication is maintained, including advising of any potential risks to participants and/or the organisation
• Mandatory Induction, WHS, Medication Administration, Infection Control (and many more) trainings are undertaken prior to commencement
• NDIS Code of Conduct is adhered to

Skills + Experience

• Prior experience, min 1 year, of working with people with psychosocial needs or lived experience with supporting moderate to severe mental health illness
• You have a passion for supporting people to help live their best life
• You have the ability to see the potential in people and show initiative
• You are creative and proactive in identifying and responding to changes
• You are empathetic and a good listener
• You enjoy working independently and in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• You must be available to work morning, sleepover, weekend, and

You are required to have

• Certificate III in Disability or higher
• Driver's License
• First Aid and CPR certificates
• Manual Handling certificate
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• SA Working with Children Check
• 2 referees' details - contact details and their email address

ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE ALL OF THE ABOVE AND YOU FIT THE DESCRIPTION