Disability Support Worker

About Us

United NT Disability Services was created to help improve outcomes for NDIS participants in the NT. We strive to be different and provide the very best services to the participant with highly trained qualified staff who work to make people feel inclusive and part of a community.

We recognise that individuals are unique and deserve every opportunity to become fully independent and supported. We believe that it is their life, their future, and their choice. We also support people to develop the skills and capabilities they need to gain independence and participate in society. We enable opportunities for choice, inclusion, and achievement at home and in the community. We develop our participants through education and training and a focus on employment.

Our values of social justice, human rights, respect, commitment, opportunity and inclusion show we are committed to the future of fulfilling the lives of people living with a disability.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will work closely with individuals who have complex behaviours and high-level behavioural issues. You will be providing personalised care and support to enhance their quality of life. You will be responsible for assisting with daily activities, promoting independence, and ensuring the safety and well-being of the individuals you support. We focus on providing a human rights-based approach to a person-centered care approach.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one support to individuals with complex behaviours in accordance with their individual care plans.

• Assist with personal care, mobility, and daily activities, including meal preparation, medication administration, and household tasks.

• Develop and implement behavior management strategies to support individuals with challenging behaviors in a compassionate, calm, and effective manner.

• Monitor and document the progress of individuals, noting any significant changes in their behaviour or needs.

• Promote social inclusion and engagement in community activities, fostering a positive and empowering environment.

• Work closely with families, healthcare providers, and other professionals to ensure the holistic care of individuals.

• Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including reporting any incidents, accidents, or concerns.

About You

As an experienced Disability Support Worker, you will bring with you a wonderful attitude and approach that is participant focused. With the participant's needs front and center, you will have:

• Proven experience in providing direct support to complex needs clients who require a high level of care, behaviour management and physical assistance to complete daily activities

• Minimum 6-12 months experience working with complex needs clients is required

• Practical knowledge working with individuals with behaviours of concern as well as experience across both physical and mental disabilities.

• Experience with both physical and mental disabilities is required

• Basic administrative tasks - report in app daily progress notes and complete comprehensive handovers at the end of each shift.

• Ability to confidently report to management in case of any incidents or issues.

• The available role requires the ability to perform sleepover shifts as part of the regular work schedule.

Mandatory Documents:

• Full NT Driver's Licence, and own means of transport.

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.

• National Police Check dated within 3 months of employment.

• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.

• Full availability including sleepovers and active nights.

Not essential however highly regarded:

• Any relevant qualifications such as Certificate or Degree in any field relevant to Community Services, Aged + Disability Care or Individual Support.

• P3 or MAYBO training.

What's on Offer

• Fixed Line Rosters to promote efficiency and to ensure stability and consistency across all homes for both employees and participants.

• Renumeration is accordance with the SCHADS Award.

• Industry leading learning platform that offers hundreds of courses.

• Employee of the Month awards and prizes.

*We will be in contact for an interview opportunity if you are successful in passing the pre-screening process.