Disability Support Worker
Visa sponsorship
Community Services · Geraldton, WA, Australia · Full-Time · $40 - $42/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Patient, consistent support can make everyday activities more accessible for a young person with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A Geraldton family is seeking a Disability Support Worker to assist with communication, independence and practical daily living skills through individual support.
Daytime and after-school shifts are flexible. You will follow established care instructions, recognise changing needs and work closely with the participant’s family and support network. Sponsorship is available for eligible international applicants who demonstrate relevant experience, strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to disability support.
Explain your participant support experience, care-plan work and relevant training in your English CV. Describe your Geraldton disability care skills with Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consistent individual assistance that respects the participant’s needs and routines
- Develop independence through everyday activities and practical skill development
- Assist with sensory needs, communication difficulties and behaviour using positive strategies and appropriate redirection
- Implement Behaviour Support Plans and care instructions, responding calmly and professionally to behavioural changes
- Support meaningful activities that encourage engagement and confidence
- Communicate clearly with relatives, carers and other support contacts
- Document shifts, reports and required care information accurately
- Maintain a respectful relationship founded on consistency and trust
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 2 years of professional disability support experience or experience in a comparable care setting
- Previous support for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Experience involving participants requiring communication assistance and behaviour management
- Confidence implementing existing care plans and support strategies
- Strong English communication in professional situations
- Reliability and a commitment to continuity, with patience, understanding and compassion in disability care
- Capacity to work autonomously and contribute to a support team; relevant qualifications or practical disability support experience preferred
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