About the role

As a DS1 Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support based on each participant's individual needs, choices and goals.

Key responsibilities
Assisting with personal care and daily living activities
Supporting participants with household tasks and meal preparation
Providing companionship and emotional support
Supporting community access, appointments and social activities
Encouraging participants to develop and maintain their independence
Providing medication assistance within your training and scope
Following individual support plans, behaviour support plans and mealtime management plans
Completing accurate shift notes and incident reports
Communicating professionally with participants, families and the DS1 management team
Supporting participants with complex or high-intensity needs where appropriately trained

About you
Compassionate, respectful and committed to person-centred support
Reliable, punctual and able to follow established support plans
Professional in their presentation and communication
Patient and comfortable supporting people with different communication needs
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Willing to complete required documentation and training
Available for weekday, evening,



weekend or sleepover shifts
Versatile and able to travel to different locations across Canberra
Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Ageing Support, Community Services or a related qualification
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, ACT Working with Vulnerable People registration, First Aid and CPR certificates, NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate, Australian working rights, and unrestricted driver licence

About us

DS1 is a registered NDIS provider supporting people across Canberra to live safely, independently and meaningfully in their homes and communities. Our work is guided by our values: Compassion. Dignity. Independence.

Advantages
Minimum casual weekday rate of $45.28 per hour, including casual loading
Superannuation paid in addition
Weekend, public holiday, shift and overtime rates paid in accordance with the SCHADS Award
Applicable sleepover and other Award allowances
Higher rates may apply depending on qualifications, classification and duties
Supportive and approachable management team
Ongoing shifts based on participant needs and worker availability
Training and career development opportunities

📌 Disability Support Worker Canberra (Australia)
🏢 DS1 Aged Care and Disability Support
📍 Australia