Sakura Care | North & South Adelaide, SA

Make a meaningful difference. Empower independence. Support people to live their best lives.

Join the Sakura Care Team

Are you an experienced, compassionate and reliable Disability Support Worker who is passionate about making a genuine difference? Sakura Care is an NDIS-registered disability service provider delivering high-quality, person-centred supports across Adelaide. We specialise in in-home care and Supported Independent Living (SIL), helping people with disability achieve greater independence, build meaningful connections and enjoy fulfilling lives.

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our growing team, supporting participants with complex support needs, behaviours of concern and psychosocial disabilities across North and South Adelaide.

We are looking for people who bring more than qualifications — individuals who demonstrate patience, emotional maturity, sound judgement and a genuine commitment to providing safe, respectful and empowering support.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker at Sakura Care, you will play an important role in supporting participants to achieve their individual goals while promoting their dignity, choice, independence and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities will include

- Providing person-centred support with daily living activities, personal care and household routines.
- Supporting participants with complex behavioural, emotional and mental health needs.
- Implementing individual support plans, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) plans and proactive support strategies.
- Recognising early signs of distress and responding calmly using appropriate de-escalation techniques.
- Encouraging independence, skill development, decision-making and meaningful community participation.
- Supporting medication administration in accordance with individual care plans, training and organisational procedures.
- Building positive, professional and respectful relationships with participants, families and other stakeholders.
- Maintaining accurate progress notes,



incident reports and relevant documentation.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and allied health professionals to provide consistent, high-quality support.
- Maintaining participant privacy, dignity, safety and human rights at all times.

Shift availability: Morning, afternoon, evening, weekend and overnight shifts across Supported Independent Living settings.

About You

We are looking for support workers who are professional, dependable and confident supporting people with diverse and complex needs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

- Previous experience supporting participants with complex behaviours, psychosocial disabilities or mental health conditions.
- A sound understanding of person-centred care, Positive Behaviour Support and trauma-informed practice.
- Robust communication, active listening and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to remain calm, patient and professional in challenging situations.
- Confidence in recognising risks, responding appropriately and following established support plans.
- A proactive approach to promoting participant independence and quality of life.
- Reliability, accountability and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A friendly, respectful and professional manner when interacting with participants, families and colleagues.
- A genuine commitment to upholding the NDIS Code of Conduct and participant rights.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must hold:
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Current National Police Check.
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module and relevant induction training.




- Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
- Medication Administration training/certificate.
- Manual Handling training/certificate.
- Infection Control and Hand Hygiene training.
- Current Australian Driver's Licence.
- Certificate IV in Disability, Aged Care, Community Services or a related field.

Highly regarded:

- Experience working in Supported Independent Living (SIL) environments.
- Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support plans.
- Training in trauma-informed care, mental health support or safe de-escalation.
- Experience supporting participants with complex communication or behavioural support needs.

Why Join Sakura Care?

At Sakura Care, we believe quality support begins with quality people. We value our support workers and recognise the important contribution they make to the lives of the people we support.

What we offer:

- Meaningful work: Make a genuine and lasting difference in participants' everyday lives.
- Supportive team environment: Work alongside colleagues who value respect, collaboration and quality care.
- Professional development: Opportunities to strengthen your knowledge and skills.
- Diverse shifts: Morning, afternoon, evening, weekend and overnight opportunities.
- Person-centred values: Be part of an organisation committed to dignity, independence, inclusion and participant choice.

Apply Now – Make a Difference with Sakura Care

If you are a compassionate, experienced and motivated Disability Support Worker who takes pride in delivering high-quality support, we would love to hear from you. Click 'Apply' through SEEK and submit your current resume.

Join Sakura Care and help create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to live with greater independence, confidence and choice.

Sakura Care is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures and abilities and are committed to an inclusive and respectful workplace.

Please note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

📌 Disability Support Worker (Adelaide)
🏢 Sakura Care
📍 Adelaide