Male Disability Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Paradise, Australia Direct Care Australia Full time

**About Us**

Direct Care Australia is a leading disability support provider based in Adelaide, South Australia. We specialise in delivering personalised care for individuals with high and complex support needs across a range of settings.

Our services include **respite care**, **social support**, and **personal care**, tailored to meet the diverse needs of the people we support.

**About the Role**

We are seeking experienced and compassionate **Support Workers** to join our frontline team. This role involves providing daily care and support to individuals with physical, intellectual, psychosocial, and age-related support needs, including children and adults with complex care requirements.

Key responsibilities may include:

- **Personal care** and hygiene support
- **Manual handling**, including the use of **hoists and mobility equipment**:

- **Medication administration** (where appropriately trained)
- **Community access** and **social engagement** activities
- **Transportation** of clients using your own reliable vehicle

Shifts vary in length, starting from a minimum of 2 hours, and are available across a wide range of suburbs.
**Availability across weekdays and weekends (Monday-Sunday) is essential.**
You must have access to a **reliable, roadworthy vehicle**.

**Position Requirements - Male Disability Support Worker**

**Essential Criteria**:

- Demonstrated confidence and experience working with clients with intellectual disabilities
- Fluent in English - both verbal and written communication skills are essential
- Availability to work **both weekdays and weekends**:

- Reliable, punctual, and adaptable to changing client needs
- Smart phone with internet access (for rostering, communication, and documentation)
- Current **NDIS Worker Screening Check**:

- **National Criminal History Check** (within the last 12 months)
- **Current First Aid and CPR certificates**:

- **Manual Handling Certificate**:

- **Full Australian driver's licence**:

- Access to a **reliable, roadworthy vehicle**:

- **Comprehensive car insurance**

**Desirable Criteria**:

- Certificate III or IV in **Disability**, **Individual Support**, or **Aged Care**:

- **Medication Administration Certificate**:

- Minimum 6-12 months of experience in a disability support or related care role

**What We Can Offer**
- Regular hourly rate increases for staff who complete training
- Paid travel between shifts
- Dedicated team of coordinators, always available to assist you 24/7
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work uniforms, ID badge and necessary PPE gear
- Ongoing training and career development

**Job Types**: Full-time, Casual

Pay: $33.96 - $37.05 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Schedule:

- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

- Are you available during weekdays and weekends?

**Experience**:

- Disability Support Worker: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- fluent English written and verbal (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 100% (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected Start Date: 01/07/2025

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