Disability Support Worker
Job Overview
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Date PostedOctober 7, 2026
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Expiration dateNovember 7, 2026
Male Support Worker — NDIS Participant
We are seeking a Male Support Worker to provide person-centred support to NDIS participant living within a family environment.
About the Role
The successful candidate will provide caring, respectful, and age-appropriate support to assist the participant in developing and maintaining essential self-help and daily living skills.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing person-centred support in accordance with the participant’s individual support plan.
- Assisting with the development and maintenance of self-help and daily living skills.
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and participation in everyday activities.
- Supporting the participant to make choices and exercise control over their daily life.
- Maintaining a safe, supportive, and positive environment.
- Respecting the participant’s dignity, privacy, rights, and individual needs.
- Working collaboratively with the participant’s family and other support professionals.
- Following relevant NDIS guidelines, policies, and NDIS Practice Standards.
About You
We are looking for someone who is caring, patient, reliable, and committed to providing high-quality support to children with disability.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have a genuine interest in supporting children to build independence and confidence.
- Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be respectful of family environments and individual preferences.
- Be reliable, responsible, and safety-conscious.
- Understand and uphold the principles of person-centred support.
The successful applicant will contribute to a supportive environment where the participant’s dignity, choice, independence, and control are respected at all times.
Desirable (But Not Essential)
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Disability) or similar
- Experience working in SIL or shared accommodation
- Experience supporting participants with:
- Complex needs
- Behaviours of concern
- Mental health conditions
- Medication administration training (or willingness to complete)
Key Competencies & Attributes
- Person-centred and values-driven approach
- Reliability and professionalism
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Respect for diversity and inclusion
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
Employment Conditions
- Employment is subject to successful completion of mandatory screening checks and onboarding requirements
- Ongoing employment is subject to maintaining required clearances and training
- All duties must be performed in line with organisational policies and the NDIS Practice Standards
Pay: $36.81 — $66.26 per hour
Work Location: In person
Industry: Healthcare · Source: simplyhired · Ref: 6ac71013046c7b057878b2f0
