Disability Support Worker

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Join Enhanced Lifestyles as a Support Worker in Upper Sturt, South Australia. Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals with complex support needs?
Enhanced Lifestyles is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team and support a valued customer with specialised needs in her home.
At Enhanced Lifestyles, we refer to our disability support workers as Lifestyle Attendants—a term that reflects our customer-centred approach and the independence of our customers in managing their lifestyles.
Whether supporting customers at home, in the community, or adapting to their changing routines, our Lifestyle Attendants provide personalised, respectful assistance tailored to each individual's needs and goals.
If this sounds like something you'd enjoy, we'd love to meet you!
Position Details Location: Upper Sturt, 5156, South AustraliaShifts: Cover 3 shifts across the following roster:Monday - 9:00am-12:00pm and 5:30pm-8:30pmThursday - 5:30pm-8:30pmFriday - 5:30pm-8:30pmSaturday - 9:00am-12:00pm and 5:30pm-8:30pmMultiple positions availableKey Responsibilities: Provide high quality support for a female customer with complex autism level 3 and behavioural needs, following established Behavioural Quality Care Plans.Use positive behaviour support strategies, understand restrictive practices, and follow guidelines set by the customer's Behavioural Support Plan (BSP).Experience in trauma informed care.Follow the customer's stringent routines.Transport the customer in their own vehicle to appointments and outings as required.Qualifications and Experience: Certificate III in Disability or Individual SupportExperience in trauma informed care and restrictive practices.Extensive demonstrated experience supporting individuals with autism, functional gait and catatonia.Knowledge of behavioural support practices, restrictive practices, and experience following detailed care plans.Understanding of the Quality & Safeguards Commission's standards.CPR certificate completed in the last 12 months.First Aid certificate completed in the last 3 years.Manual Handling completed in the last 12 months.NDIS workers screening.South Australian Working with Children screening.NDIS Workers Orientation Module.NDIS Supporting Safe Meals Training.NDIS Supporting Effective Communication.Other Requirements: Valid driver's license and willing to drive the customer's vehicle.Ability to work across various 3 hour shifts as listed above.Female customer, requesting female support workers over the age of 25.Benefits Supportive, rewarding, and friendly work environment.Salary packaging benefits (up to $15,899 tax free).Relevant behaviour support training provided.Member led organisation – our customers are also on our board.A Little About Us: For 30 years, Enhanced Lifestyles has been delivering individualised, high-quality support across South Australia, empowering people with disabilities to live independently and make choices that matter.
This rewarding position offers the opportunity to be part of a close-knit, values-driven organisation with a unique structure: we are a member-governed, not-for-profit NDIS provider, and our Board consists primarily of customers who use our services.
Led by customers for customers, our unique and personalised approach has always defined who we are and what we do.
If you have a passion for supporting independence, dignity, and meaningful engagement for people living with disabilities, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today via Express to join a team that makes a difference!
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