SACARE is a South Australian-owned and operated organisation leading the way in providing innovative in-home and supported accommodation care solutions to a diverse range of participants. We are currently seeking experienced Casual Support Workers to provide high-intensity, complex care within a SDA Setting What’s in it for me? Plenty of work hours available across a wide range of shifts

Opportunity to transition into permanent, stable employment

Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability

Work with a nationally growing organisation with robust career pathways

Access to our Health & Wellbeing Program (EAP)

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Be part of a passionate, experienced team making a genuine difference About The Role You will be supporting a participant with high and complex care needs, requiring consistent 1:1 and 2:1 support, including active and passive overnight shifts. This role involves delivering person-centred care while supporting safety, dignity, and quality of life across all daily activities.

Key Responsibilities You will support the participant with: All activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care and hygiene

Safe mobility and transfers (including 2:1 assist and use of hoist/sling lifter)

Meal preparation and 1:1 assisted feeding in line with dysphagia guidelines

Medication support (full assistance required)

Behavioural support and emotional regulation

Community access and social engagement where appropriate

Maintaining a safe environment, particularly managing high falls risk Complex Support Requirements This role involves supporting a participant with: Neurodegenerative condition (including cognitive and physical decline)

Dementia-related behaviours and reduced communication capacity

High falls risk due to impulsivity and unsafe mobility

Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) requiring supervised eating/drinking

Sleep disturbances,



including agitation and wakefulness overnight

Continence support needs

Behavioural and safety risks requiring structured support approaches You must be confident working in 2:1 environments, including during transfers, personal care, and overnight support.

Overnight Support

Combination of active and inactive overnight shifts

Ongoing monitoring, supervision, and support with mobility and toileting

Managing sleep disturbances, restlessness, and behavioural responses

Ability to respond to escalating situations calmly and safely What do I need? Current NDIS Worker Check

Current DHS Working With Children Check

Current First Aid & CPR (up to date)

Current Manual Handling Certificate

Unrestricted Driver’s Licence

Assist with Medication training

Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or similar

Experience with high-intensity/complex care clients (essential) Highly Regarded Experience with dysphagia management and mealtime support

Experience supporting participants with dementia or neurodegenerative conditions The Opportunity This is a valuable opportunity for candidates seeking a challenging yet highly rewarding role, where your skills directly improve safety, wellbeing, and quality of life. “This is not a job. It’s a responsibility. If it were a job, you could work anywhere. You’re here to transform care and change lives. In return, yours will be transformed.” People are the centre of everything we do.

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Please include a current CV outlining your relevant experience and skills. SACARE is committed to child safety, safeguarding and zero tolerance. We take seriously our responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, young people and adults we support. All applicants must complete mandatory screening checks. Only applicants with Australian working rights will be considered.

Indigenous

Australians and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

📌 Casual Disability Support Worker Christie Downs, SA
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