Posted 8d ago

Disabled Carer/Disability Support Worker

Life Caring Adelaide SA

Permanent Full time

Key points we found

  • Support NDIS participants in daily living and community participation.
  • Deliver personal care and assist with complex needs while promoting independence.
  • Maintain accurate records and comply with NDIS quality standards.

About Life Caring

Life Caring is a registered NDIS provider in South Australia, delivering person-centred supports to people living with disability and supporting individuals to build independence, wellbeing and community connection.

About The Role

We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Disabled Carer to support NDIS participants in their day-to-day living and community participation. This role requires strong attention to detail, a responsible approach to duty of care, and effective communication with participants, families and the care team.

About Your Responsibilities

-Deliver direct personal care and daily living support in line with individualised support plans, including assistance with hygiene, mobility and routine development

-Support clients with complex or high support needs, while promoting independence, dignity and choice

-Assist clients with community access, appointments and social participation activities

-Providing companionship, friendship and emotional support to clients

-Monitor clients’ physical, emotional and behavioral wellbeing and report changes or risks appropriately

-Maintain accurate progress notes, incident reports and service records in accordance with NDIS and organisational requirements

-Assist with medication administration under established care guidelines and supervision

-Comply with organisational policies, duty of care obligations and NDIS quality and safeguarding expectations

What we need from you

1. Relevant qualification (Certificate III/IV in Individual Support, Disability, or equivalent), OR

at least 1 year of relevant work experience

2. High level of care, patience and attention to detail

3. Strong sense of responsibility and ability to follow support plans and procedures

4. Effective communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients

5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing time across multiple client supports

6. Driver Licence

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability and availability to our email at **********************

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Skills
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
COMMUNITY ACCESS
COMMUNITY ACCESS SUPPORT
DRIVING
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
EMPATHY
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
MOBILITY ASSISTANCE
PATIENCE
PERSONAL CARE
RECORD KEEPING
RESPONSIBILITY
Support Plans and Procedures
TIME MANAGEMENT

Licenses & certifications
Certificate III in individual support
Certificate IV in Disability
Relevant work experience

More details
Expiring date
2 May 2026
Date posted
2 Apr 2026
Category
Social Work & Community Services
Occupation
Aged & Disability Support
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
Sector
Privately held company
Desired education level
Vocational or certificate

Life Caring

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