Female Disability Support Worker - Christies Beach

Nextt Group Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 112,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 supported living environment

Consistent roster opportunities

Ability to select preferred roster

Job summary

Nextt is seeking experienced, compassionate Female Disability Support Workers to assist a female participant with complex support needs in her home in Christies Beach, SA.

Roles include morning and evening shifts with flexible rosters and mandatory travel to Kirrawee when required. Successful applicants will deliver person-centred care, medication assistance, epilepsy support and behaviour management in a safe home environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in behaviour support and managing challenging behaviours.
• Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy.
• Ability to complete accurate incident reports and maintain documentation.
• Experience with medication assistance.
• Manual handling experience.
• Experience with complex bowel care and catheter support.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to a participant with complex behaviours and support needs.
• Implement Behaviour Support Plans and follow appropriate behaviour management strategies.
• Support epilepsy management and respond appropriately to seizure activity.
• Follow authorised restrictive practices and relevant safety procedures.
• Provide medication assistance in accordance with care plans and organisational procedures.
• Assist with manual handling and mobility support.
• Provide complex bowel care and catheter support where required.
• Complete accurate incident reports and maintain detailed documentation.
• Maintain a safe, structured and supportive home environment.
• Build positive relationships while promoting independence, dignity and choice.

Skills

Behaviour support

Epilepsy care

Incident reporting

Medication assistance

Manual handling

Catheter support

Job description

Female Disability Support Worker - Christies Beach

Make a meaningful difference with Nextt!

Nextt is seeking experienced, compassionate and confident Female Disability Support Workers to join a dedicated team supporting a female participant with complex support needs in her home in Christies Beach.

We are looking for reliable and dedicated individuals who can provide consistent, safe and respectful support, while promoting the participant’s independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

If you are passionate about supporting others and have the skills and experience to make a positive difference, we would love to hear from you!

Available shift times:

• Morning:8:00am - 10:00am; 8:30am - 10:30am
• Evening: 6:00pm-8:30pm; 6:30pm-9:00pm

An optimised roster will be finalised closer to commencement, with successful applicants having the opportunity to select their preferred roster line, subject to availability and operational requirements.

Applicants must be willing to travel to Christies Beach and have flexibility to work across the available shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to a participant with complex behaviours and support needs.
• Implement Behaviour Support Plans and follow appropriate behaviour management strategies.
• Support epilepsy management and respond appropriately to seizure activity.
• Follow authorised restrictive practices and relevant safety procedures.
• Provide medication assistance in accordance with care plans and organisational procedures.
• Assist with manual handling and mobility support.
• Provide complex bowel care and catheter support where required.
• Complete accurate incident reports and maintain detailed documentation.
• Maintain a safe, structured and supportive home environment.
• Build positive relationships while promoting independence, dignity and choice.

About You

We are looking for experienced female Disability Support Workers who are confident working in complex support environments and can demonstrate:

• Strong experience in behaviour support and behaviour management.
• Experience supporting individuals with epilepsy.
• Understanding of restrictive practices and compliance requirements.
• Confidence completing incident reports and maintaining accurate documentation.
• Experience with medication assistance.
• Manual handling experience.
• Experience with complex bowel care and catheter support.
• A calm, patient and proactive approach when responding to challenging situations.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a dedicated support team.
• Flexibility to work across a 24/7 roster.

Essential Requirements

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current Working with Children Check (where required).
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Relevant disability support experience, particularly within complex support environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel to Kirrawee.

Pay Rates

Casual – SCHADS Award E3.1 (In-Home & SIL)

Competitive casual rates apply, before tax:

• Base rate: $36.81 per hour
• Afternoon shift: $40.49 per hour
• Active night shift: $41.23 per hour
• Saturday: $51.54 per hour
• Sunday: $66.26 per hour
• Public holiday: $80.99 per hour

Why Join Nextt?

• Join a dedicated team in a 24/7 supported living environment.
• Access consistent roster opportunities.
• Have the opportunity to select your preferred roster line.
• Make a genuine difference in someone's everyday life.
• Be part of an organisation committed to delivering quality, person-centred disability support.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are an experienced Disability Support Worker with the skills, confidence and compassion to support someone with complex needs, we would love to hear from you!