Support Worker

Futura Care Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Futura Care Pty Ltd in Adelaide, SA is hiring a full-time, on-site Support Worker. You will assist participants with daily living activities, personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks, promoting independence and choice in daily life.

You will accompany participants to appointments and social activities, maintain accurate records, follow individual care plans, uphold safeguarding protocols, and collaborate with families and the care team to ensure a warm, person-centered service.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide direct client support and daily living assistance.
• Strong communication with participants, families and colleagues.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, duty of care and applicable policies.
• Digital literacy to use care management systems and reporting tools.
• Working toward qualification in disability support or related field.
• Person-centered and trauma-informed approach.
• Reliable, flexible to shifts including evenings or weekends.
• Current driver’s license and relevant checks or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with daily living activities such as personal care and meal preparation.
• Support community participation by accompanying participants to appointments and activities.
• Maintain accurate records and follow individual care plans.
• Uphold safeguarding and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Digital literacy

Disability support knowledge

First Aid/CPR

Driver's license

Policy awareness

Education

Qualification in disability support or related field

Job description

Company Description

Futura Care Pty Ltd is a registered NDIS service provider based in Adelaide, South Australia, dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through compassionate, personalised support. The organisation delivers tailored services that help participants achieve their goals, build independence, and live meaningful, fulfilling lives. With a wide range of supports designed around individual needs, aspirations, and lifestyles, Futura Care prioritises genuine relationships and consistent, high-quality care. The team collaborates closely with participants and families to ensure all services are delivered with respect, dignity, and understanding, from Supported Independent Living and community participation to personal care.

Role Description

The Support Worker role is a full-time, on-site position based in Adelaide, SA. In this role, the Support Worker will assist participants with daily living activities, such as personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks, while promoting independence and choice. The Support Worker will support community participation by accompanying participants to appointments, social activities, and programs, and help them build skills for everyday life. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, following individual care plans, upholding safeguarding and safety protocols, and communicating regularly with participants, families, and the wider care team. The role also involves working collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors to ensure continuity of care and a positive, person-centered experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform Support Worker duties, including direct client support, personal care, and assistance with daily living activities.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills and Communication skills to build trust, listen actively, and collaborate with participants, families, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding principles, duty of care, and adherence to NDS and organisational policies to ensure participant safety and wellbeing.
• Basic Technical Support and digital literacy skills to use care management systems, mobile apps, and reporting tools as required.
• Relevant qualification or working toward a qualification in disability support, community services, aged care, or a related field.
• Understanding of person-centered and trauma-informed support practices, with a commitment to respect, dignity, and inclusion.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work shifts, including possible evenings, weekends, and public holidays as needed.
• Current driver’s licence, National Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.