Disability Support jobs in Darwin NT
- Options Health ServicesBerrimah NT 0828
- Assisting people to perform important daily activities including home support.
- Experience in the NDIS, disability, or community services sector.
- United NT Disability ServicesPalmerston NT
- Experience with both physical and mental disabilities is required.
- You will be providing personalised care and support to enhance their quality of life.
- NT Police ForceDarwin NT
- People with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments.
- Processes, procedures and guidance materials to support efficient service delivery.
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- Healius Corp.Darwin NT
- Paid training
- Health insurance
- Insurance services
- Employee assistance program
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- Department of Justice and Community Safety - Youth...Darwin NT
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Parental leave
- Annual leave
- Relocation assistance
- Salary packaging
- facilitating support from other services, including health and mental health providers, educators and disability organisations.
- Job Types: Full-time, Casual.
- Miwatj Health Aboriginal CorporationDarwin NT
- Salary packaging
- Oversee plan implementation, transitions, and crisis support.
- You will support participants to navigate significant challenges and ensure high-level…
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- Department of Education and TrainingDarwin NT
- People with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments.
- Assessment, transition to boarding school support and policy coordination.
- Australia Red CrossDarwin NT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
- Salary packaging
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- Australia Red CrossDarwin NT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
- Salary packaging
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- North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal ServiceDarwin NT
- Travel reimbursement
- Parental leave
- Salary packaging
- Motivate and support clients to actively engage in mandated or voluntary case plans and activities.
- The role also supports accurate recordkeeping, contributes…
- Department of Children and FamiliesDarwin NT
- Information and analysis to determine appropriate supports and interventions.
- Gathering and synthesising information and analysis to determine appropriate…
- Compass Group AustraliaDarwin NT
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- Options Health ServicesBerrimah NT
- Employee assistance program
- Company phone
- Opportunities for advancement
- Provide support to strengthen a participant's ability to design and build their support, emphasizing linking a broader support system across the delivery of a…
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- Disabilities and ageing such as the NDIS.
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Job Post Details
Disability support worker/carer - job post
Job details
Pay
- $82,000 - $90,000 a year
Job type
- Full-time
Location
Full job description
Position: Disability support worker/carer
Location: Darwin NT
Salary: $82000 - $90000
Employment type: Full-time
About Us
Options Health Services is a registered NDIS provider committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to live independently and achieve their goals. We offer services that help individuals with disabilities to gain skills, achieve goals, and develop friendships. We deliver high-quality, person-centred supports across the Northern Territory and Western Australia and take pride in fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive environment for both our participants and our team.
About the Role
We are urgently hiring Support Worker positions available for Supported Independent Living and community Access around Darwin and Palmerston regions.
Main Duties / Responsibilities:
Duties will vary according to the participant's support plan but may include:
- Assisting people to perform important daily activities including home support
- Facilitating daily personal hygiene and dressing tasks
- Implementing de-escalation techniques for preventing and defusing behaviours of concern
- Assisting, supporting, and chaperoning outside the home environment which may include transportation of your client.
- Assisting with medication compliance which will include dispensation of prescription medication.
- implementing strategies for preventing and managing difficult behaviours
- Implementing positive approaches, clear, inclusive, and respectful communication.
About You
Essential:
- At least a certificate III in Disability, Individual Support, Personal Care, Social Work or other relevant qualification
- At least 1 year of work experience in a residential care and/or community access setting
- Completion of NDIS mandatory orientation module
- Knowledge of trauma and its effects on the development and behaviours of people
- Strong computer literacy including MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data management.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to confidentiality and ethical work practices.
Desirable:
- Experience in the NDIS, disability, or community services sector.
- Experience supporting people with complex mental health conditions where behaviours of concern are common
Other Requirements
- Drivers Licence
- Proof of Australian working rights/ Australian Citizenship
- First aid certificate
- Qualifications relevant to your role
- NDIS Worker Screening Check online
- Current police check
- Completed NDIS worker orientation Module
- Infection prevention and control for COVID-19
Pay: $82,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person