Bideri At Your Service Pty Ltd (BAYS) is seeking compassionate, reliable Support Workers to support people with disability and older people in their homes and community.

You will provide practical assistance and companionship, helping each person maintain independence, achieve their goals and stay connected to their community. Support must reflect each person’s care or support plan, preferences, abilities and cultural identity, while respecting their dignity, privacy and right to make decisions.

Key responsibilities

- Deliver person-centred support in accordance with individual care and support plans.
- Assist with personal care, including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting and continence care, where required.
- Support everyday activities, including meal preparation, shopping, laundry and light household cleaning.
- Encourage independence by helping clients develop or maintain daily living skills and participate in decisions about their support.
- Provide companionship and assist clients to maintain relationships and participate in social, recreational and community activities.
- Support attendance at appointments and access to local services, including transport where authorised.
- Assist with mobility and transfers using approved equipment and safe manual handling techniques.
- Follow documented dietary and mealtime requirements, encourage nutrition and hydration, and report concerns.
- Provide medication reminders or assistance only where authorised, trained and assessed as competent.
- Follow individual behaviour support plans and use respectful, positive approaches.
- Observe and promptly report changes in health, behaviour, cognition, mobility, mood or general wellbeing.
- Recognise and promptly report incidents, hazards and suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation.




- Complete accurate and timely progress notes, incident reports, timesheets and other required documentation.
- Communicate professionally with clients, families, representatives and the BAYS team, in accordance with consent and privacy requirements.
- Maintain professional boundaries and protect confidential information.
- Follow BAYS policies, infection prevention procedures, work health and safety requirements, and the codes of conduct applicable to the services delivered.
- Attend required induction, training, supervision and team meetings.

Scope of practice

Support Workers must work within their qualifications, training and assessed competency. Specialised support or clinical tasks may only be undertaken with appropriate authorisation, individual instructions and any required delegation or supervision. Any restrictive practice must meet applicable authorisation and reporting requirements.

Essential selection criteria

- A compassionate, patient and respectful approach to supporting people with disability and older people.
- Commitment to client choice, dignity, inclusion and independence.
- Strong communication, observation and recordkeeping skills.
- Ability to follow care and support plans, use sound judgement and promptly escalate concerns.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Relevant qualifications, such as Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Disability,



or Ageing and Disability), or equivalent training and experience accepted by BAYS for the assigned duties.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
- Australian work rights.
- Current driver’s licence and, where using a personal vehicle for work, access to a reliable, registered vehicle with appropriate insurance.
- Availability for agreed rostered shifts, which may include mornings, evenings, weekends, public holidays or overnight support.

Screening and induction requirements depend on the assigned services and may include:

- A current, verified NDIS Worker Screening clearance for disability support duties.
- Satisfactory worker screening that meets the aged care requirements applicable to the role.
- A current Working with Children Check where supporting children.
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module before commencing relevant duties.
- Completion of BAYS induction and any client-specific training before providing the relevant support.

Desirable experience and training

- Experience in disability support, aged care, or home and community care.
- Experience supporting people living with dementia, psychosocial disability or complex support needs.
- Training in secure manual handling, medication assistance, positive behaviour support or infection prevention.
- Ability to provide culturally responsive care.
- Ability to communicate in additional languages.

What success looks like

Clients feel safe, respected and involved in their support. Services are delivered reliably, independence and personal goals are encouraged, and records and concerns are communicated accurately and promptly.

Pay: $35.55 – $46.70 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Disability & Aged Carer Support Worker (Casual) (South Australia)
🏢 Bideri At Your Service
📍 South Australia