Job Description
SIL - Disability Support Worker (Supported Independent Living)
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Fortnightly Monday to Sunday 24/7 roster
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Booking types: Mornings, Afternoons, Sleepovers and Wakeovers available
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About the Role
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As a Supported Independent Living (SIL) Disability Support Worker at What Ability, you will primarily support participants within their homes, providing consistent, structured, and person-centred support in shared living environments.
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This role is goal and outcomes focused, supporting participants to build independence, develop daily living skills, and work towards their individual NDIS goals within a safe, stable, and respectful home.
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You may also support participants with planned community access, where it aligns with individual goals and support plans.
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At all times, your core responsibility is to uphold the safety, dignity, rights, and well-being of the people you support.
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Where You'll Work
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Supported Independent Living (SIL) Homes
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Shared living environments
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Predictable routines and structured shifts
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Long-term participant support
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Some community access bookings may be required where applicable with participant goals
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What You'll Be Responsible For
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Supporting daily living and independence: assist with personal routines, encourage skill-building, and maintain predictable, emotionally safe environments with a focus on active support.
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Providing personal care: supporting hygiene, dressing, mobility, and toileting while upholding dignity, consent, privacy, and cultural preferences.
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Health and medication support: Health and Wellbeing management including allied health reviews, medication management and escalating concerns as needed.
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Behaviour support:



implement Behaviour Support Plans using proactive, least-restrictive strategies; recognise early signs of escalation and respond calmly to distress or crisis.
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Shared living and house dynamics: support respectful interactions between housemates, uphold house rules and safety standards, and prevent conflict or exploitation.
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Community participation and activity support: facilitate engaging, safe, and inclusive activities aligned to participant goals; adapt in real time to ability, energy, sensory needs and risk.
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Transport and logistics: safely transport participants to and from activities or appointments, manage schedules and time effectively, and ensure participants arrive safely.
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Monitoring wellbeing and risk: actively observe participants for changes in mood, behaviour, health or fatigue, manage risks, and follow emergency procedures.
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Documentation and reporting: review support plans, complete accurate progress and incident reports, and ensure records are uploaded in a timely manner.
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Communication and professionalism: liaise respectfully with participants, families, guardians and colleagues; represent What Ability positively in the community; collaborate effectively with other staff.
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This Role Is For You If You:
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Can balance fun and connection with structure, safety and accountability
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Stay calm and capable in challenging or unpredictable situations
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Take compliance,



documentation and duty of care seriously
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You are reliable, honest and authentic at all times
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You are youthful and energetic. We seek individuals who are vibrant, enthusiastic, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities
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Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this position
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Want to help raise the standard of disability support
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What You Need to Apply
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To be considered for this role, you must hold:
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A valid Police Check (within the last 2 years)
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State-specific Working With Children Check (WWCC)
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First Aid and CPR certification
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Current valid driver's licence and roadworthy vehicle.
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Minimum of 1-2 years experience in disability support services
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Valid Australian work rights or appropriate work visa
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Onboarding and Training
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If successful in your interview, you will be guided through our onboarding program to gain the following qualifications and certifications prior to commencing your employment:
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NDIS Modules
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Supporting Secure, Enjoyable Meals
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Medication Assistance Certification
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Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) certification
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About What Ability
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What Ability is an NDIS registered disability service provider, operating across four states in Australia. We pride ourselves on creating engaging and fun experiences in disability support.
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With a national team of over 800 support workers, including professional and semi-professional athletes, we are committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to live their best lives by putting happiness first.
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📌 Sil - Disability Support Worker (Supported Independent Living) (Queensland)
🏢 What Ability
📍 Queensland