Disability Support Worker – Reliance Community Services
Reliance Community Services – Canberra ACT
Reliance Community Services is seeking experienced, passionate and reliable Disability Support Workers to join our team in the ACT.
We are looking for people who genuinely enjoy supporting people with disability to build independence, develop skills, participate in the community and achieve their individual goals.
Key responsibilities
Providing person-centred support based on individual participant needs, preferences and goals
Supporting participants with daily living activities, community access, social participation and skill development
Encouraging participant choice, independence and confidence
Building positive and respectful relationships with participants, families and other members of their support network
Following participant support plans, risk assessments and organisational procedures
Completing accurate progress notes and other required documentation
Identifying changes in participant needs and communicating concerns appropriately
Maintaining participant dignity, privacy, choice and control
Taking initiative while working within professional boundaries and organisational procedures
Working collaboratively as part of the Reliance team
About you
Previous experience working as a Disability Support Worker or in a similar community services role
Passionate about supporting people with disability
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Friendly, patient, respectful and empathetic
Reliable, responsible and able to take initiative
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Good qualified judgement and understand appropriate boundaries
Availability throughout the week, including some weekends
Flexible with working hours and participant support requirements
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
Current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration
Current First Aid and CPR certification
Ability to complete required NDIS worker induction and organisational training
Right to work in Australia
Desirable: Certificate III or higher in Individual Support (Disability), Disability, Community Services or a related qualification
Desirable: Experience supporting NDIS participants
Desirable: Experience providing community access and capacity-building supports
About us
Reliance Community Services values workers who are compassionate, proactive and genuinely committed to making a positive difference.
We are looking for team members who take the time to understand each participant as an individual and provide secure, respectful and high-quality support.
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📌 Disability Support Worker – Reliance Community Services (Canberra)
🏢 Reliance Community Services
📍 Canberra
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