Disability Support Worker

Join Enhanced Lifestyles as a Disability Support Worker - Supported Independent Living (SIL) in the Southern Suburbs of South Australia.Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex support needs?
Enhanced Lifestyles are seeking a dedicated Support Workers to join our team and support a valued customers in our Supported Independent Living homes.
At Enhanced Lifestyles, we refer to our disability support workers as Lifestyle Attendants—a term that reflects our customer-centred approach and the independence of our customers in managing their lifestyles.
Whether supporting customers in the SIL home, in the community, or adapting to their changing routines, our Lifestyle Attendants provide personalised, respectful assistance tailored to each individual's needs and goals.
If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, we'd love to meet you
Position DetailsLocations: Ascot ParkBrighton (x2)Dover GardensEdwardstownShifts – varied shift times available over a 24 hour, 7 days a week roster:Morning shiftsAfternoon shiftsEvening shiftsPassive overnightsPermanent part time available:20-25+ hours per week (40-50+ hours per fortnight) Key Responsibilities:Provide high quality support to customers with complex high needsDaily living activity assistancePersonal careCommunity participation Qualifications and Experience:Certificate III in Disability or Individual SupportExperience working with, or training in complex behaviour management and behaviour support plans is essentialExperience with Medication Administration, PEG - Enteral Nutrition, Dysphagia and Catheter is desirable, but further training will be providedUnderstanding of the Quality & Safeguards Commission's standardsCPR certificate completed in the last 12 monthsFirst Aid certificate completed in the last 3 yearsManual Handling completed in the last 12 monthsNDIS workers screeningSouth Australian Working with Children screeningNDIS Workers Orientation ModuleNDIS Supporting Safe Meals TrainingNDIS Supporting Effective Communication Other Requirements:Valid driver's license and willing to transport the customers for community participationPrevious experience utilising intervention and de-escalation techniques to support emotional regulationAble to show initiative and work successfully both in a team environment and autonomouslyDemonstrated experience in supporting people with intellectual disabilities and a sound knowledge of supporting people with challenging behaviours is essentialPassion, professionalism and integrity within their roleA willingness to work with participants, fellow staff, and relevant professionals to support the participants goalsFemale customers, requesting female support workers BenefitsSalary packaging benefits (up to $15,899 tax free)Supportive, rewarding, and friendly work environmentRelevant customer specific training provided Member led organisation – our customers are also on our board A Little About Us:For 30 years, Enhanced Lifestyles has been delivering individualised, high-quality support across South Australia, empowering people with disabilities to live independently and make choices that matter.
This rewarding position offers the opportunity to be part of a close-knit, values-driven organisation with a unique structure: we are a member-governed, not-for-profit NDIS provider, and our Board consists primarily of customers who use our services.
Led by customers for customers, our unique and personalised approach has always defined who we are and what we do.
If you have a passion for supporting independence, dignity, and meaningful engagement for people living with disabilities, we'd love to hear from you
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