Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker
Female applicants only - genuine occupational requirement (personal care)

Empowerment Supports is seeking a dedicated Support Worker for a 1:1 Supported Disability Accommodation (SDA) home in Cardiff, supporting a female participant. Our approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, guided by our values of Integrity, Empowerment, Belonging and Respect.

About the role

This is a 1:1 position within a single SDA home, working closely with the participant to support her daily living, personal care and NDIS goals in a stable, familiar environment.

Shifts available:

• Day shift: 6:00am – 2:00pm
• Afternoon/evening: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
• Sleepover: 10:00pm – 6:00am

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care support (this role has a genuine occupational requirement for a female staff member under anti-discrimination law, given the nature of the personal care involved)
• Domestic assistance - light cleaning, meal preparation, and transport to appointments and activities
• Engaging the participant in community access and meaningful daily activities
• Calm, respectful, trauma-informed conversations that support emotional regulation
• Following the participant's individual Care Plan and Behaviour Support Plan
• Accurate case notes, incident reports, and shift handover documentation
• Liaising with our clinical team, House Manager, family and guardians

What you'll bring

• Experience in disability support, particularly personal care
• Current WWCC, First Aid certificate, and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Valid driver's licence, own reliable vehicle, and comprehensive car insurance
• Comfort and experience with sleepover shifts
• Empathy, patience, and consistency - this participant benefits from continuity of support

Why Empowerment Supports

• Meaningful 1:1 work with real impact on someone's daily life
• Ongoing training and development
• Flexible rostering across day, afternoon/sleepover shifts
• A small, values-led team where you're genuinely supported

Pay: $38.00 – $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• What interests you most about this position and our organisation?
• What is your Availability to start?
• What are your Australian Working Rights?
• Do you have a Current NDIS Working Check, WWCC and First Aid?

Work Location: In person