Job Description

We provide purposeful and intersectional support to LGBTQIA+ people living with disabilities on unceded Kaurna and Peramangk lands.

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ColourFull Abilities is 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.

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We are a Registered NDIS Provider, and work cross the metro areas of Adelaide.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

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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.

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Tasks may include

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- In-home personal care
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- Daily living assistance with domestic tasks (i.e. meal preparation, house cleaning, laundry)
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- Provide support in line with individualised Care Plans
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- Assisting participants to complete tasks in the community
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- Supporting participants in leisure activities
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- Supporting participants to complete applications/forms
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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.

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ABOUT YOU

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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 environment 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.

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Our Support Workers are required to have (or are willing to obtain) the following:

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- NDIS Worker Screening Check
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- DHS Working With Children Check
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- Current First Aid, CPR and Mental Health First Aid certification
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- Strong English language skills
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- Full Driver's Licence and a reliable roadworthy vehicle.
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Desirable characteristics

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- Located in/willing to travel to the Northern or Sourthern Adelaide Suburbs
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- In-depth understanding of LGBTQIA+ communities
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- Lived experience of Disability and/or a member of LGBTQIA+ communities
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- Current Flu vaccination
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- Protected Environments for Children and Young People - "Through their eyes" Training
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- An understanding/fluency of Auslan
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- NDIS Quality & Safety Commission training: https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/
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- Fluency or ability to converse in a language other than English
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- Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability or other relevant qualification, or working towards obtaining a qualification within 12 months
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Benefits of working for ColourFull Abilities:

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- Continued learning and professional development opportunities
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- Regular opportunities for personal supervision and reflection
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- Collaborative and flexible approach to working in the Disability sector
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- Mental health, neurodivergent and disability positive work culture
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- Queer and community values
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- Capacity and empowerment building of the wider community with regards to LGBTQIA+ Disability
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- Opportunities for growth with a growing organisation
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- Opportunities to contribute positively and provide feedback within the organisational management structure
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📌 Support Worker - Central And Northern Suburbs Preferred (South Australia)
🏢 ColourFull Abilities
📍 South Australia