Disability Support Worker

About Leora Healthcare

At Leora Healthcare, our Support Workers bring light into people’s everyday lives by supporting dignity, independence and choice.

We are looking for a calm, reliable and experienced Disability Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred support to a client living in Edmondson Park.

This role is particularly suited to someone with experience supporting people with physical disabilities, mobility challenges and complex support needs. Experience supporting a person with autoimmune cerebellar ataxia and using a Pelican Belt will be highly regarded.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide respectful and consistent support tailored to the client’s individual needs, preferences and support plan.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting a client living with physical disability and autoimmune cerebellar ataxia
• Providing personal care and assistance with daily living activities
• Supporting safe mobility, transfers and movement around the home and community
• Using a Pelican Belt safely and appropriately, where required
• Assisting with self-care and personal routines
• Meal preparation and light domestic tasks
• Supporting medication administration in accordance with the client’s support plan and relevant procedures
• Following individual support plans, risk assessments and care instructions
• Supporting safe manual handling and mobility practices
• Observing and reporting changes in the client’s wellbeing or support needs
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation
• Supporting the client’s independence, dignity, choice and quality of life
• Building a positive and trusting relationship through calm, consistent and respectful support
• Maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times

About the Client Support Needs

The successful Support Worker will ideally have an understanding of or experience with:

• Physical disabilities
• Autoimmune cerebellar ataxia
• Mobility and balance difficulties
• Safe transfers and mobility assistance
• Manual handling
• Personal care
• Use of mobility/support equipment
• Pelican Belt

Experience with cerebellar ataxia is highly desirable; however, candidates with strong experience supporting people with physical disabilities and complex mobility needs may also be considered.

About You

You are a compassionate and dependable Support Worker who:

• Is calm, patient and observant
• Has experience supporting people with physical disabilities
• Is confident assisting with mobility and transfers
• Understands the importance of safe manual handling
• Can follow care plans, routines and instructions accurately
• Has strong communication skills
• Demonstrates professional boundaries
• Is comfortable working independently in a client’s home
• Is reliable and committed to providing consistent support
• Respects individual choice, privacy, dignity and independence
• Has a genuine passion for making a positive difference in someone’s everyday life

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Valid Australian Driver’s Licence
• Own reliable vehicle – this is essential
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care or a relevant qualification
• Previous experience in disability support, aged care or a similar care environment
• Ability to work in accordance with individual support plans and safety procedures
• Australian working rights

Why Join Leora Healthcare?

When you join Leora Healthcare, you’ll be part of a team that values the important work Support Workers do every day.

We offer:

• Above-award pay rates
• Penalty rates where applicable
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Support from experienced care and leadership teams
• Recognition and appreciation for your contribution
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits
• Opportunities to grow within the organisation
• A supportive and respectful working environment

Our Commitment

At Leora Healthcare, we are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support that enables our clients to live with dignity, independence and choice.

We are looking for someone who shares this commitment and understands that great support is about more than completing tasks it’s about building trust, promoting independence and helping clients live the life they choose.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Disability Support Worker with the right skills, attitude and experience, and you are passionate about providing calm, safe and respectful support, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or send your resume to careers@leorahealth.com.au

Acknowledgement of Country

Leora acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living today.