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 professional judgement and understand appropriate boundaries

Availability throughout the week, including some weekends

Versatile 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 safe, respectful and high-quality support.

📌 Disability Support Worker – Reliance Community Services (Canberra)
🏢 Reliance Community Services
📍 Canberra