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Casual Disability Support WorkerSACARE • Adelaide, SA, AU
Casual Disability Support Worker

Casual Disability Support Worker

SACARE • Adelaide, SA, AU
2 days ago
Job description

Job Description

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SACARE is a South Australian-owned and operated organisation leading the way in providing innovative in-home and supported accommodation care solutions to a diverse range of participants.

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We are currently seeking experienced Casual Support Workers to provide high-intensity, complex care within a SDA Setting

What’s in it for me? \n

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  • Plenty of work hours available across a wide range of shifts
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  • Opportunity to transition into permanent, stable employment
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  • Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability
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  • Work with a nationally growing organisation with strong career pathways
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  • Access to our Health & Wellbeing Program (EAP)
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  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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  • Be part of a passionate, experienced team making a genuine difference
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About the Role \n

You will be supporting a participant with high and complex care needs, requiring consistent 1:1 and 2:1 support, including active and passive overnight shifts.

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This role involves delivering person-centred care while supporting safety, dignity, and quality of life across all daily activities.

Key Responsibilities \n

You will support the participant with:

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  • All activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care and hygiene
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  • Safe mobility and transfers (including 2:1 assist and use of hoist/sling lifter)
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  • Meal preparation and 1:1 assisted feeding in line with dysphagia guidelines
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  • Medication support (full assistance required)
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  • Behavioural support and emotional regulation
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  • Community access and social engagement where appropriate
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  • Maintaining a safe environment, particularly managing high falls risk
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Complex Support Requirements \n

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  • Neurodegenerative condition (including cognitive and physical decline)
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  • Dementia-related behaviours and reduced communication capacity
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  • High falls risk due to impulsivity and unsafe mobility
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  • Swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) requiring supervised eating/drinking
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  • Sleep disturbances, including agitation and wakefulness overnight
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  • Continence support needs
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  • Behavioural and safety risks requiring structured support approaches
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You must be confident working in 2:1 environments, including during transfers, personal care, and overnight support.

Overnight Support \n

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  • Combination of active and inactive overnight shifts
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  • Ongoing monitoring, supervision, and support with mobility and toileting
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  • Managing sleep disturbances, restlessness, and behavioural responses
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  • Ability to respond to escalating situations calmly and safely
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What do I need? \n

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  • Current NDIS Worker Check
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  • Current DHS Working With Children Check
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  • Current First Aid & CPR (up to date)
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  • Current Manual Handling Certificate
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  • Unrestricted Driver’s Licence
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  • Assist with Medication training
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  • Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or similar
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  • Experience with high-intensity/complex care clients (essential)
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Highly regarded: \n

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  • Experience with dysphagia management and mealtime support
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  • Experience supporting participants with dementia or neurodegenerative conditions
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The Opportunity \n

This is a valuable opportunity for candidates seeking a challenging yet highly rewarding role, where your skills directly improve safety, wellbeing, and quality of life.

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"This is not a job. It’s a responsibility. If it were a job, you could work anywhere. You’re here to transform care and change lives. In return, yours will be transformed." People are the centre of everything we do.

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SACARE is committed to child safety, safeguarding and zero tolerance. We take seriously our responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, young people and adults we support.

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All applicants must complete mandatory screening checks. Only applicants with Australian working rights will be considered. Indigenous Australians and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

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