Job Description

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.

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We are currently seeking experienced Casual Support Workers to provide high-intensity, complex care within a SDA Setting

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What's in it for me?

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- Plenty of work hours available across a wide range of shifts
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- Opportunity to transition into permanent, stable employment
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- Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability
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- Work with a nationally growing organisation with strong career pathways
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- Access to our Health & Wellbeing Program (EAP)
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- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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- Be part of a passionate, experienced team making a genuine difference
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About The Role

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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.

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This role involves delivering person-centred care while supporting safety, dignity, and quality of life across all daily activities.

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Key Responsibilities

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You will support the participant with:

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- All activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care and hygiene
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- Safe mobility and transfers (including 2:1 assist and use of hoist/sling lifter)
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- Meal preparation and 1:1 assisted feeding in line with dysphagia guidelines
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- Medication support (full assistance required)
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- Behavioural support and emotional regulation
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- Community access and social engagement where appropriate
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- Maintaining a safe environment, particularly managing high falls risk
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Complex Support Requirements

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This role involves supporting a participant with:

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- Neurodegenerative condition (including cognitive and physical decline)
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- Dementia-related behaviours and reduced communication capacity
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- High falls risk due to impulsivity and unsafe mobility
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- Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia)



requiring supervised eating/drinking
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- Sleep disturbances, including agitation and wakefulness overnight
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- Continence support needs
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- Behavioural and safety risks requiring structured support approaches
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You must be confident working in 2:1 environments, including during transfers, personal care, and overnight support.

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Overnight Support

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- Combination of active and inactive overnight shifts
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- Ongoing monitoring, supervision, and support with mobility and toileting
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- Managing sleep disturbances, restlessness, and behavioural responses
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- Ability to respond to escalating situations calmly and safely
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What do I need?

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- Current NDIS Worker Check
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- Current DHS Working With Children Check
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- Current First Aid & CPR (up to date)
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- Current Manual Handling Certificate
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- Unrestricted Driver's Licence
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- Assist with Medication training
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- Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or similar
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- Experience with high-intensity/complex care clients (essential)
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Highly Regarded

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- Experience with dysphagia management and mealtime support
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- Experience supporting participants with dementia or neurodegenerative conditions
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The Prospect

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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.

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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.

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People are the centre of everything we do.

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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.

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All applicants must complete mandatory screening checks.

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Only applicants with Australian working rights will be considered.

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Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

📌 Casual Disability Support Worker Christie Downs, SA (South Australia)
🏢 Sacare
📍 South Australia