Disability Support Worker

2 days ago

Canning Vale, Australia Genuine Disability Services Full time

**Support Worker (Male) - Complex Child Participant (NDIS)**

**Employer**: Genuine Disability Services (GDS)
**Location**: In-person - Perth, WA

**Job Type**: Subcontract / Casual
**Schedule**: 8-hour shift | Shift work

**Position Overview**

Genuine Disability Services is seeking a confident, physically capable, and emotionally resilient **male Support Worker** to support a **child participant** with **complex behavioural and developmental needs** under the NDIS.

The participant presents with **Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Disability, and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)**. These diagnoses contribute to high impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and sensory sensitivities, requiring consistent structure, patience, and trauma-informed behavioural support.

Incoming staff must be equipped to manage challenging and unpredictable behaviours, remain calm under pressure, and demonstrate maturity and professional boundaries at all times.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide consistent, direct in-home support to the child, including personal care and daily living assistance.
- Implement and follow individualised plans outlined in the PBS, OT, psychology, and speech reports.
- Cook nutritious meals according to the participant’s dietitian-approved plan.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe living environment.
- Accurately document daily activities, behaviours, and progress notes.
- Engage the child in appropriate physical and recreational activities to promote regulation, structure, and wellbeing.
- Respond effectively to behavioural escalations using calm, evidence-based de-escalation techniques.
- Collaborate closely with the participant’s family, management, and allied-health professionals.
- Participate in regular debriefs, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
- **Male applicant** with **fluent English** (spoken and written).
- Strong, confident, and active individual with the ability to remain calm and grounded in high-stress situations.
- Physically capable and **sports-oriented**, able to keep up with an energetic child.
- Demonstrated experience supporting children with **Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disability, and/or FASD**.
- Proven ability to maintain structure, cleanliness, and consistency within a home environment.
- Excellent communication, patience, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow structured care routines and therapeutic recommendations.

**Qualifications and Experience**
- Certificate III or IV in Disability, Community Services, or related field (preferred).
- Minimum 1 year experience working with **children with high behavioural support needs**.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification (required).
- Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check (required).
- National Police Clearance (required).
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Training in Crisis Intervention or Positive Behaviour Support (highly desirable).

**Please Note**:
**Job Types**: Casual, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $60.00 per hour

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (preferred)
- First Aid/CPR Certification (required)
- Working with Children Check (required)
- National Police Certificate (required)

Work Location: In person

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