Disability Support Worker

ABOUT US

Aspire Together was established in 2021 by a social worker with many years of experience in all aspects of disability support. We excel at providing support to people who have trouble finding a suitable service provider to meet their needs. We provide innovative solutions to address the barriers and difficulties that people with disabilities and their families experience, work on improving their quality of life through a wide range of services including in-home support, community access, social skills development, short term accommodations and Supported Independent Living. Our mission is to offer and implement a wide range of services and supports for individuals, to the highest standard, respectful of every individual's right to exercise choice and control.

Duties and Responsibilities

You will work closely with participants to empower them, foster their independence, promote community and social participation, provide timely emotional support, work with them to improve their physical and mental health, and quality of life, in line with the goals stated in their NDIS plans.

We're seeking reliable team players for 2 casual positions in Para Hills, Adelaide, with a focus on night shifts (passive and/or active nights required—great for those who thrive in calm, responsive roles).

General

• Always check your understanding of the participant's required tasks before commencing your work
• Implement personal hygiene and infection control procedures
• Stay observant and respond promptly to any changes in a participant's behavior, mood, or well-being
• Adjust your tasks to meet participant's needs, preferences and priorities
• Record all work as per the organisation's requirements

Duties will vary according to the participant's support plan but may include

• Assisting people to perform important daily activities
• Facilitating daily personal hygiene and dressing tasks
• Performing home-based tasks such as food preparation and housework
• Undertaking tasks outside the home such as shopping
• Ensuring varied programs of social activities
• Providing emotional support
• Support participant to express views, raise concerns, report complaints and incidents
• Embedding Child Safe Standards when working with children and young people
• Supporting overnight needs during passive/active night shifts (e.g., monitoring, light assistance, or full awake support)

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Disability or Individual Support (Required)
• Current First Aid Certificate with CPR (Required)
• NDIS Worker Screening or DHS Clearance (Required)
• Full Australian current driver's license (Required)
• Comprehensively insured and roadworthy vehicle (Required)
• Willingness to work night shifts, including passive (sleepover) and/or active (awake) nights (Required)
• At least 3 months proven experience (Desired)

Skills and Experience

• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with various ages, cultures and ability levels clearly, inclusively and respectfully
• Ability to build rapport and trust with clients
• Strong time management and ability to prioritise
• General computer proficiency for record-keeping
• Excellent problem solving and conflict management skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships
• Recognise and report any threat in circumstances and environment
• Demonstrated continuing professional development
• Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles
• Use of equipment related to personal and work safety
• Promoted participant's choice and independence
• Supported participants in hygiene practices
• Desired: Hands-on experience and strong understanding of intellectual disability, autism, and managing challenging behaviours (e.g., de-escalation, positive support strategies)

If this sounds like you, please apply today We're building a dependable team to make a real difference—only short-listed applicants will be contacted.