Job Description

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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

What’s in it for me? /n

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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 solid 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 /n

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.

Key Responsibilities /n

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 /n

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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.

Overnight Support /n

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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? /n

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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: /n

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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 Opportunity /n

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." 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. Only applicants with Australian working rights will be considered. Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

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📌 Casual Disability Support Worker (Adelaide)
🏢 Sacare
📍 Adelaide