Care Squad is looking for dedicated Support Workers to join our team. Are you confident, patient, and passionate about supporting people with complex disabilities? We’re looking for open-minded, reliable, and compassionate staff to join our specialised support team!

Position: Support Worker
Location: Victor Harbor / Southern Adelaide

Client Profile :

- 2 Females
- Full Support daily living and Community Participation
- Diagnosis: Intellectual Disability, Mental health

What We’re Looking For:

Fluent English speaker

- Genuine care for people living with disability, dementia, or mental health conditions.
- Ability to build trust and rapport with clients and families.
- Patience, emotional resilience, and consistency when supporting behaviours of concern, sensory needs, and communication barriers.
- Ability to follow structured routines and implement therapeutic and behavioural strategies.

If you’re someone who is calm, observant, and committed to making a meaningful difference in a young person’s life—we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

- Support participation in community outings
- Provide 1:1 support at all times
- Full assist for daily living tasks
- Assist with mealtime support
- Support participation in community access and structured routines
- Implement behaviour support strategies and follow care plans
- Attend and support at medical and therapy appointments
- Work closely with family, support coordinators, and allied health professionals
- Support transition planning toward Supported Independent Living (SIL)
- Uphold Care Squad’s standards of safety, dignity, and person-centred care
- Requirements:
- Certificate III (or higher) in Disability, Individual Support, or equivalent.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- First Aid & CPR (Required).
- Medication Administration competency (Required).
- Manual Handling experience (highly regarded)
- Experience with complex care,



non-verbal clients, or high-support needs (highly desirable)
- Driver’s Licence (Required)
- Commitment to learning, consistency, and teamwork
- Why Join Care Squad?
- Work within a specialised, supportive team
- Ongoing professional development and clinical training
- Competitive pay, penalty rates, and overtime opportunities.
- Clear progression pathways in complex care roles.
- An inclusive, values-driven organisation where your work directly changes lives.
- EAP Access.
- Training Portals Access for ongoing development.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are encouraged to send their resume and a cover letter highlighting their relevant experience. Please specify the position you are applying for in the subject line.

At Care Squad, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us. We look forward to welcoming new members to our dedicated team of support workers.

Job Types:

Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Expected hours: 15–30 per week

Benefits:

- Employee mentoring program
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Career development assistance

Schedule:

- Shift work - must be able to work passive overnight

Supplementary Pay:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $43.23 – $47.16 per hour

Benefits:

- Employee mentoring program
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

- This role requires working closely with families and support coordinators. How would you rate your ability to communicate and document clearly?

Licence/Certification:

- Certificate III in Disability or Equivalent (Required)
- First Aid Certification (Required)
- Driver Licence (Required)
- NDIS Screening Check (Required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Disability Support Worker (Casual) (Victor Harbor)
🏢 Care Squad
📍 Victor Harbor