Core Disability Support Services is seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker to provide one-to-one support to an adult NDIS participant in Thornlie. This position is best suited to an experienced support worker and requires demonstrated experience supporting participants with complex psychosocial disability, mental health needs and behaviours of concern. The successful applicant should be confident implementing Positive Behaviour Support strategies, recognising early signs of escalation, using de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm, low-arousal and non-confrontational approach.
Key responsibilities
Provide one-to-one support to an adult NDIS participant
Support community access and social participation, including regular Sunday morning support to attend church and Friday community activities
Implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies
Recognise early signs of escalation and use de-escalation techniques
Maintain a calm, low-arousal and non-confrontational approach
Build and maintain a consistent and trusting relationship with the participant
Complete high-quality progress notes and incident documentation
About you
Demonstrated experience supporting NDIS participants with complex psychosocial disability, mental health needs and behaviours of concern
Previous hands-on experience recognising and responding safely to behavioural escalation
Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans and following behaviour support strategies
Sound understanding of de-escalation, low-arousal approaches and trauma-informed support
Ability to remain calm, qualified and non-confrontational during challenging situations
Robust ability to build rapport while maintaining appropriate skilled boundaries
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Current Australian driver's licence
Reliable vehicle with comprehensive motor vehicle insurance
Appropriate Australian work rights
Ability to complete clear, accurate progress notes and incident documentation
Relevant qualifications in Disability, Mental Health, Community Services or Individual Support are highly regarded
📌 Disability Support Worker – Complex Mental Health Thornlie
🏢 Core Disability Support Services
📍 Thornlie
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