Disability Support Worker

About Us

“Proudly enriching lives with genuine care, together”

Home Caring is private home care company that provides sensitive and respectful client-centred aged care and disability support across South Australia. We place a strong emphasis on supporting our staff to be the best they can be so that our clients reap the rewards.

About You

We are looking for compassionate and experienced disability support workers to work with a variety of people including children and adults with complex and challenging behaviours in the south/central suburbs such as Plympton and Highgate. The ideal applicant would be looking for regular shifts, available to work 4-10hour shifts, including passive/active overnight shifts while also happy to flexibly fill in for sick leave and holiday leave.

The Benefits

• You are more than a name on a spreadsheet to fill a gap on the roster. We truly value matching your interests and skill set with that of our clients and vice versa.
• Above award pay rates.
• Casual to permanent opportunities with an interest in your career development.
• Ongoing professional development with paid training both in person and online.
• A dedicated Case Manager to support you in feeling confident to deliver the best service you can.
• All-in-one mobile app for roster access, client information, shift notes and timesheets.
• Employee Benefits Program.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Wellbeing Initiatives and more…

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, home environment to support people in family-based placements with personal care, medications, family contact, social and cultural connections, positive living skills, community inclusion and family relationships.
• Respond to the person’s emotional and functional needs and the development of their personal skills aligned with their goals promoting choice and control.
• Develop and maintain professional and respectful relationships with individuals and their families as well as your support worker colleagues and Case Managers.
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with your support worker colleagues during 2:1 shifts.
• Participate in team meetings, reflective practice and supervision, debriefing and various support activities
• Respectfully assisting with managing challenging and complex behaviours through adherence to behaviour support plans and restrictive practices where required.
• Produce clear, concise and accurate shift notes including reporting of incidents.
• Proactively raise concerns or share initiatives with the Case Managers.
• Assist with transportation to appointments, community access as well as in-home support.
• Assist with administrative requirements and household duties.

Qualifications

To join our team, we are looking for the following skills and experience:

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent required
• Full South Australian Driver’s License and reliable car
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid Certification
• Current CPR Certification
• Manual Handling Certification

In addition: 

• Must have sound understanding of the disability industry, the NDIS Code of Conduct and providing person-centred support to people with disabilities.
• It is an advantage to have experience working with child-aged clients.
• Be passionate about supporting independence and providing in-home support.
• Embody integrity, reliability and honesty with the ability to adapt to new environments.
• Be available across 7 days a week and be able to commit to 2-3 shifts per week.
• Be a team player who’s willing to backfill sick leave and holiday leave.

Start your application

If you are ready for a meaningful and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button. We look forward to hearing from you.

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted. 

Right To Work

The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.

Code of Conduct Prerequisite

As an organisation, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.

Check out our website www.homecaringtranmere.com.au to understand more about our business and how we operate.

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