BALCOR is seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced Female Disability Support Worker to join our Supported Independent Living team.

You will provide individualised support to a female participant with autism and complex support needs, helping her with daily living, personal care, community participation and maintaining established routines.

Due to the participant’s personal care needs, privacy and expressed preference, we are seeking female support workers for this role.

Key responsibilities include
Providing person-centred support in line with the participant’s individual support plans
Assisting with personal care, including showering, dressing, toileting and meal support
Supporting daily routines, household activities and community access
Implementing positive behaviour support strategies
Responding appropriately to behaviours of concern
Supporting the participant to communicate choices and preferences
Maintaining accurate progress notes, incident records and other required documentation




Communicating effectively with other support workers and management
Maintaining the participant’s dignity, privacy, safety and independence

We are looking for someone with:
Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability or similar, or willingness to obtain
Previous experience working with people with autism, disability and complex support needs
Experience with behaviours of concern and positive behaviour support
Confidence providing personal care
Solid communication skills
Ability to follow individualised support plans and established routines
A calm, patient and compassionate approach
Reliability and punctuality
Ability to work well as part of a team
Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and sleepover shifts

Applicants must also be willing to hold or obtain all relevant employment checks, clearances and participant-specific training required for the role.

📌 Disability Support Worker Darwin
🏢 Balanced Coordination Support Services
📍 Darwin