We provide purposeful and intersectional support to LGBTQIA+ people living with disabilities on unceded Kaurna and Peramangk lands.
ColourFull Abilitiesis dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all individuals, including those in LGBTQIA+ communities.
We recognise the unique needs and challenges faced by children and young people, especially within the community, and are committed to fostering an atmosphere that promotes their safety, well-being, and growth.
We are a Registered NDIS Provider, and work cross the metro areas of Adelaide.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Support Worker works alongside participants to provide a range of diverse person-centered emotional and physical supports, while assisting them to fulfill their NDIS plan goals.
Tasksmay include:
In-home personal care
Daily living assistance with domestic tasks (i.e. meal preparation, house cleaning, laundry)
Provide support in line with individualised Care Plans
Assisting participants to complete tasks in the community
Supporting participants in leisure activities
Supporting participants to complete applications/forms
At ColourFull Abilities, the Support Worker role is classified under the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award, under the Home Care stream.
ABOUT YOU
Essential:
We are looking for Support Workers who have an open heart, are highly organised and detail oriented.
We are looking for workers in the northern and central suburbs with a willingness to drive up to and over 30 minutes between participants.
Successful applicants will have high capacity for taking on work.




You will have well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work and communicate effectively with participants and their families, professionals and organisations.
You will have a genuine desire to provide care and support to vulnerable people as well as an ability to work in a changing work workplace and to work both independently and as part of a team.
It is important that our team has an awareness of the barriers that exist LGBTQIA+ people with disabilities.
Our Support Workers are required to have (or are willing to obtain) the following:
NDIS Worker Screening Check
DHS Working With Children Check
Current First Aid, CPR and Mental Health First Aid certification
Strong English language skills
Full Driver's Licence and a reliable roadworthy vehicle.
Desirable characteristics:
Located in/willing to travel to the Northern or Sourthern Adelaide Suburbs
In-depth understanding of LGBTQIA+ communities
Lived experience of Disability and/or a member of LGBTQIA+ communities
Current Flu vaccination
Safe Environments for Children and Young People - "Through their eyes" Training
An understanding/fluency of Auslan
NDIS Quality & Safety Commission training: /




Fluency or ability to converse in a language other than English
Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability or other relevant qualification, or working towards obtaining a qualification within 12 months
Benefits of working forColourFull Abilities:
Continued learning and professional development opportunities
Regular opportunities for personal supervision and reflection
Collaborative and flexible approach to working in the Disability sector
Mental health, neurodivergent and disability positive work culture
Queer and community values
Capacity and empowerment building of the wider community with regards to LGBTQIA+ Disability
Opportunities for growth with a growing organisation
Opportunities to contribute positively and provide feedback within the organisational management structure
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, we would like you to submit your CV and your answers these questions:
As outlined on the ColourFull Abilities' website, how do our expectations represent themselves in your everyday life?
The intersection of LGBTQIA+ and Disability is often under-funded and under-serviced.
Why do you think a LGBTQIA+ specific disability service is important, whilst so many mainstream disability services are working towards cultural competency?
How many hours are you hoping to work each week, and what locations (i.e. north of CBD, or specific suburbs) are you comfortable working in?
Your answers may be in the form of a cover letter, email, or video response that accompanies your CV.
Any questions about the role can be sent to ******.

📌 Support Worker - Central And Northern Suburbs Preferred (Adelaide)
🏢 ColourFull Abilities
📍 Adelaide