Casual Disability Support Worker
Weekend availability essential
Disability Axis Services | Northern Adelaide
Disability Axis Services is seeking a values-driven and reliable Casual Disability Support Worker to join our growing team.
We are a person-centred, Developmental Educator-led organisation.
Our approach goes beyond simply completing tasks for people.
We work alongside participants to create meaningful capacity-building opportunities that increase independence, confidence, choice and participation in everyday life.
About the role
You will provide individualised support to participants in their homes and communities.
Depending on the participant's goals, shifts may involve:
Supporting community access and social participation
Building daily living skills, including cooking, shopping, cleaning and personal organisation
Using prompting, modelling and task-analysis strategies to develop independence
Supporting participants to make choices and take an active role in their own lives
Assisting with appointments, activities and transport
Following individual support plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
Completing clear, professional progress notes and incident reports
Working collaboratively with families, Developmental Educators and other professionals
Providing personal care where required
This role requires someone who understands that effective support is not about "doing everything for" a person.
It is about providing the right level of support,



encouragement and opportunity so each participant can build skills and work towards their goals.
About you
You will be a strong fit for Disability Axis Services if you are:
Respectful, patient and genuinely person-centred
Committed to promoting dignity, choice, inclusion and independence
Able to recognise and create capacity-building opportunities during everyday activities
Reliable and able to follow through on commitments
Comfortable receiving professional guidance and applying recommended strategies consistently
A clear communicator who can maintain appropriate skilled boundaries
Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team
Willing to reflect on your practice and continue developing your skills
Essential availability
Applicants must be regularly available to work weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays.
Additional weekday, evening and public holiday availability will be highly regarded.
Casual hours will vary according to participant needs.
Essential requirements
Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability or a related qualification, or relevant experience
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
Current Working with Children Check, or willingness to obtain one




Current First Aid and CPR certificates
Current Australian driver's licence
Reliable, registered and insured vehicle
Right to work in Australia
Ability to use a mobile phone or electronic system for progress notes and workplace communication
Experience supporting people with autism, intellectual disability, psychosocial disability, complex communication needs or behaviours of concern will be highly regarded.
What we offer
Casual employment under the SCHADS Award
Penalty rates for eligible weekend, evening and public holiday shifts
A supportive, values-driven workplace
Guidance from an experienced Developmental Educator-led team
Participant-matched shifts based on skills, experience and availability
Opportunities to develop person-centred and capacity-building support skills
Meaningful work where you can contribute to genuine and sustainable outcomes
How to apply
Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining:
Your experience supporting people with disability
Your approach to building participant independence
Your regular Saturday and Sunday availability
Your location and the areas you are willing to travel to
Applications that do not include weekend availability may not be considered.
Disability Axis Services values diversity and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse applicants, and people of all identities and backgrounds.

📌 Support Worker (South Australia)
🏢 Disability Axis Services
📍 South Australia