Disability Support jobs in Northern Territory
- Options Health ServicesBerrimah NT 0828
- Assisting people to perform important daily activities including home support.
- Experience in the NDIS, disability, or community services sector.
- Chosen FamilyNorthern Territory
- Apply transferable skills in providing care, empathy, and support to others.
- Utilise positive behaviour strategies, a person-centred approach, and a trauma-…
- 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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Disability Support Worker
Often replies in 1 dayAwoma Disability Support ServicesAlice Springs NT- Minimum 1 year experience in disability support, aged care, community services, or a similar support role, or a relevant certificate II or higher qualification.
- 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…
- Australia Red CrossDarwin NT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
- Salary packaging
- Experience in administrative, coordination or support activities, ideally within HR, payroll or enterprise system environments, or a demonstrated ability to…
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- Australia Red CrossDarwin NT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance program
- Salary packaging
- Experience in administrative, coordination or support activities, ideally within HR, payroll or enterprise system environments, or a demonstrated ability to…
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- Department of Corporate and Digital DevelopmentNorthern Territory
- Timely Early Careers program support and advice.
- People with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments.
- 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 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.
- Department of Legislative AssemblyDarwin NT
- Experience in an administration support role providing HR support and quality client services.
- And accommodates people with disability by making reasonable…
- Department of Children and FamiliesDarwin NT
- Information and analysis to determine appropriate supports and interventions.
- Gathering and synthesising information and analysis to determine appropriate…
- Healius Corp.Darwin NT
- Paid training
- Health insurance
- Insurance services
- Employee assistance program
- As a casual Pathology Collector (Phlebotomist), you will be collecting blood & coordinating specimen samples from patients, using your empathy and drive to…
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- Department of Health, Disability and AgeingDarwin NT
- Work in partnership with local stakeholders to support solution brokerage and delivery of program outcomes.
- Identify and report on emerging issues and risks,…
- Lifestyle SolutionsAlice Springs NT
- Salary packaging
- Experience supporting people in a community services, disability, or arts-related environment.
- This role focuses on delivering person-centred supports that…
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