Disability Support Worker - (Complex Needs and Community Access)
We are looking for experienced Disability Support Workers to support participants with high support needs. Depending on participant needs, you will provide support in home and community settings, working with participants with complex behaviours, psychosocial disabilities, Autism, intellectual disabilities and complex presentations.
Key responsibilities
Provide support in home and community settings
Support participants with complex behaviours and behaviours of concern
Implement Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) and established support strategies
Support participants with psychosocial disabilities, Autism, intellectual disabilities and complex presentations
Assist with personal care, daily living tasks and household routines
Support community access, appointments, shopping and social activities
Provide high-intensity supports where appropriately trained and qualified
Provide medication assistance in accordance with care plans and organisational procedures
Complete accurate progress notes, incident reports and behaviour documentation
Recognise and appropriately respond to changes in behaviour, wellbeing or risk
About you




Have previous experience supporting people with complex disabilities
Are confident managing challenging behaviours and escalations
Can remain calm, qualified and responsive in high-pressure situations
Understand positive behaviour support, restrictive practices and participant rights
Have strong communication, observation and documentation skills
Can follow detailed care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies
Are reliable, punctual and committed to providing consistent support
Understand professional boundaries and the importance of participant choice, dignity and independence
Are comfortable working independently as well as within a multidisciplinary care team
Hold or be willing to obtain: Certificate III/IV in Disability, Individual Support, Community Services or a related qualification; NDIS Worker Screening Check; Working with Children Check; Current First Aid and CPR; Valid Australian driver's licence; Reliable and insured vehicle; Current National Police Check; Medication competency/training; Manual Handling training; Relevant worker training modules
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📌 Disability Support Worker - (Complex Needs And Community Access) (Melbourne)
🏢 KangaCare Group
📍 Melbourne