Support Worker jobs

LOCATION: South East Suburbs

REMUNERATION: $35 per hour

REPORTS TO: Area Manager

At RightChoice Disability, our main focus is assisting individuals to reach their full potential. We provide a range of supports to NDIS participants and are formed by a team of professionals with extensive experience in disability, mental health, and community services.

We believe high-quality services come from a skilled workforce with access to career progression and ongoing training. Flexibility and consistency are central to our approach, and our team reflects diversity, inclusion, and respect for all backgrounds.

For all job enquiries please contact:

info@rightchoicedisability.com.au

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

You will be supporting a participant with Autism Level 3 who is intelligent, high-functioning, and has completed school. The participant has strong interests in music, swimming, and numbers, and is working toward building a structured routine.

The role requires supporting a participant who may experience behavioural challenges, including agitation when feeling overwhelmed. They respond best to support workers who remain calm, confident, respectful, and maintain a steady, reassuring presence. The participant prefers workers who treat him as an adult, communicate simply and clearly, and offer appreciation while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Typical Schedule

• Morning shifts
• Monday–Friday
• 3–4 days per week (The days can increase, based on performance.)
• Approximately 10am–3pm (4-hour shifts)

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MAIN TASKS

• Assist with daily personal care
• Perform housekeeping duties (cleaning, food preparation, shopping, yard maintenance)
• Monitor and support medication administration
• Support the participant to build capacity and work toward NDIS goals
• Record accurate case notes and document interactions
• Participate in case reviews and follow care plans
• Follow all health and safety protocols

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ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Disability or Aged Care (desired but not essential)

Experience

• Experience supporting individuals with behavioural challenges (highly desirable)
• Mental health experience (desirable)
• Practical personal care experience (desirable)

Skills & Competencies

• Customer service focused: Provides excellent support across all communication channels
• Communication: Clear, calm, concise communicator
• Teamwork: Collaborative and supportive
• Time management: Organised, reliable, efficient with documentation
• Personal attributes: Professional, confident, patient, and able to maintain emotional stability during behavioural escalations

Other Requirements

• Current Police Check (essential)
• Working With Children Check (essential)
• First Aid Certificate (required)
• Valid Driver’s Licence (required)
• Australian work rights (preferred)

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Job Type: Casual

Salary: $35 per hour

Schedule

• Morning shifts
• Day shifts
• Afternoon shifts (as needed)

Supplemental Pay

• Overtime
• Penalty rates

Website: www.rightchoicedisability.com.au

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 16 per week

Benefits:

• Travel reimbursement

Work Location: In person