Disability House Support Worker

To provide a high quality of in-home and community support to a person with a disability.

The role provides 24-hour supervision and other support as needed and operates under a ‘Participant-Owned Disability Service’ (PODS) model, with families serving as members of the PODS and managing the service.

- One to one
- Young Adult Male participant with behaviours

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Core objectives include:

- Assisting with transport and recreational activities.
- Update charts and daily notes about the participant's progress.
- Support the participant with medication management.
- Liaise with family members, keeping them informed of wellbeing.
- Provide professional support to the individual and assist them to achieve their personal goals.
- Contribute to the overall care, health and wellbeing of the participant.
- Support social engagement and community inclusion.
- Undertake rostered duties, including sleepovers.
- Carry out household duties, including cleaning, shopping and meal preparation.
- Participate in team meetings and house meetings as required.
- Maintain records and documentation as required, including case notes, communication books, incident reports, hazard and injury logs.
- Work within the principles of person-centred practices.
- Encourage participation in practical activities, skill development and hands-on projects.
- Support and encourage the participant's interests in trades, including activities involving tools, building, gardening,



repairs and general maintenance, where appropriate and safe.
- Assist with developing practical life skills, independence and confidence through meaningful activities.
- Fulfil other duties as required.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

- Minimum of Certificate III in Disability Work (preferred).
- Current First Aid Certificate.
- Completion of NDIS Safeguarding Certificate.
- Working With Children Check.
- Clear Criminal History Check.
- Current unrestricted Driver's Licence.

Experience and Personal Attributes

- Experience in the disability industry is preferred but not essential.
- An interest in trades, practical skills or hands-on activities is highly regarded.
- A willingness to encourage and support interests in areas such as carpentry, building, gardening, mechanical work, repairs and general maintenance.
- Enjoys working alongside others to develop practical skills and independence.
- Patient, reliable, enthusiastic and committed to providing quality support.
- Must be able to work AM, PM, weekend and sleepover shifts.

Employment Opportunities

Part time and casual positions available.

This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job-related tasks as requested and as necessitated by the development of this role.

Pay: From $43.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Disability Support Worker (Empire Bay)
🏢 Rosella House
📍 Empire Bay