Location: Greater Adelaide – Northern, North Eastern, Eastern, Western and Southern Suburbs

Join a team where the quality of care genuinely matters.

At Aspyre Disability Services, we believe great support is about more than completing tasks or filling shifts. It's about building genuine connections, understanding each person's individual needs and making a positive difference in their everyday life.

We're looking for passionate, reliable and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our growing team across Adelaide.

We support people with a wide range of disabilities, backgrounds and support needs, from individuals working towards greater independence to those requiring more specialised, complex or high-level care.

We're particularly interested in people who take pride in their work, genuinely care about the people they support and understand the importance of consistency, communication and trust.

About Aspyre Disability Services

Aspyre is a South Australian disability support provider offering individualised supports across Supported Independent Living (SIL), independent accommodation, community participation and complex care.

We work closely with participants, their families, support coordinators and allied health professionals to ensure the support we provide is meaningful, responsive and suited to each person's goals.

We don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.

Our focus is on matching the right support workers with the right participants, recognising that personalities, experience, communication styles and genuine connections all contribute to positive outcomes.

We also believe our support workers deserve to feel heard, valued and supported. Our team leaders and management work closely with staff to provide guidance, maintain open communication and ensure everyone has the resources they need to provide quality care.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker with Aspyre, you may provide assistance with:

- Personal care, hygiene, grooming and daily living activities.
- Supported Independent Living (SIL) and household routines.
- Community access, social participation and recreational activities.
- Developing independent living skills and working towards individual goals.
- Supporting participants with psychosocial disabilities and mental health challenges.
- Supporting participants with intellectual disabilities, autism and complex communication needs.
- Implementing Positive Behaviour Support strategies and responding appropriately to behaviours of concern.
- Supporting participants with dementia, cognitive impairment or other complex care requirements.
- Medication assistance in accordance with individual care plans, training and organisational procedures.
- Maintaining accurate progress notes, incident documentation and communication with the wider support team.

Your responsibilities will vary depending on each participant's individual needs, preferences and support arrangements.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for people who are genuinely passionate about disability support and bring the right attitude to their work.

Ideally,



you'll be someone who:

- Is compassionate, patient, respectful and dependable.
- Understands the importance of dignity, choice, control and participant independence.
- Can build positive professional relationships while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
- Is confident working both independently and as part of a team.
- Communicates openly and professionally with participants, families and colleagues.
- Can follow individual support plans, behaviour support strategies and organisational procedures.
- Remains calm, professional and responsive in challenging situations.
- Takes initiative, demonstrates sound judgement and is willing to learn.
- Understands that consistency, reliability and showing up for participants really matters.

We particularly value support workers who embrace diversity, respect individual identities, pronouns and personal preferences, and are passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces where participants can feel genuinely accepted.

Experience We're Particularly Interested In

We support participants with diverse needs and would love to hear from applicants with experience or additional training in any of the following areas:

- Complex Behaviours & Positive Behaviour Support: Experience implementing behaviour support plans, proactive strategies, de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches.
- Psychosocial Disability & Mental Health: Supporting individuals experiencing complex mental health challenges, emotional dysregulation and barriers to community participation.
- Dementia & Cognitive Impairment: Dementia-specific care, person-centred communication and supporting individuals experiencing cognitive changes.
- Autism & Intellectual Disability: Supporting communication, sensory needs, routines, emotional regulation and independence.
- Complex Personal Care: Experience with mobility assistance, manual handling, continence care and higher physical support needs.
- Supported Independent Living: Experience working in SIL environments, including shared accommodation and participants requiring ongoing daily support.
- Justice System & Community Reintegration: Experience supporting individuals with complex backgrounds, structured support requirements and community reintegration.
- LGBTQIA+ Inclusion & Affirming Support: We proudly support a significant number of participants who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community and are passionate about providing a safe, welcoming and affirming workplace where everyone feels respected, understood and comfortable being themselves. We particularly encourage applications from members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people who are active, supportive allies. Experience supporting LGBTQIA+ individuals,



an understanding of diverse identities and lived experiences, and a genuine commitment to inclusive, non-judgemental care are highly valued. We believe that shared understanding, respect and genuine connection can make a meaningful difference in the support we provide.

You don't need experience in every area. We value workers who recognise their strengths, are honest about their capabilities and are willing to develop their skills.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants should have, or be willing to obtain where appropriate:

- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Disability), Community Services or a relevant qualification – highly regarded.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Relevant Working with Children Check, where required.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Current driver's licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle for roles involving transport.
- Relevant NDIS Worker Orientation training.
- The ability to complete accurate shift notes and incident reports.
- Availability to work a range of shifts, depending on participant needs.

Additional training in CPI, Positive Behaviour Support, mental health, dementia care, manual handling or complex support needs will be highly regarded.

Why Join Aspyre?

We understand that good support workers are the foundation of quality disability services.

At Aspyre, we aim to offer:

- A supportive and approachable leadership team.
- Opportunities to work with a diverse range of participants and support needs.
- Thoughtful participant and worker matching.
- Ongoing guidance from experienced team leaders and coordinators.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and experience in specialised support areas.
- Open communication and a workplace where your feedback matters.
- Opportunities for consistent, ongoing shifts as suitable vacancies become available.
- A team that values genuine care, accountability, professionalism and respect.

We're not just looking for someone to fill a roster. We're looking for people who want to be part of a team that takes pride in the support we provide.

How to Apply

If you're a dedicated Disability Support Worker who genuinely enjoys making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your experience, areas of interest and availability.

We'd particularly love to know what types of support you're most passionate about and where you feel your strengths lie.

Join Aspyre Disability Services and help us provide support that is personal, meaningful and built around the people who matter most.

Aspyre Disability Services is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for participants and employees. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, cultures and lived experiences, including members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies.

Pay: $36.18 – $41.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 36.0 per week

Benefits:

- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Work Location: In person

📌 Disability Support Workers – SIL, Community & Complex Care (Adelaide)
🏢 Aspyre Disability Services
📍 Adelaide