Disability Support Worker Jobs Australia

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Broaden your skills and make a meaningful impact with a disability support worker job

Our team of Disability Support Workers provides day-to-day assistance to adults and children living with disabilities. They support them in living independently, help them work toward their goals, and discover new passions. When your job is to give someone the freedom to live life how they choose, each day is different—and there’s plenty of fun to be had along the way!

Each of our clients has goals they would like to achieve, which can be as diverse as learning to make a delicious meal, going bowling, getting a job, or improving their fitness. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing your clients progress towards their goals. Most of our Support Workers work closely with the same individuals, allowing you to get to know them well and celebrate their progress.

Support worker roles that help you grow and feel supported

You’ll feel right at home in no time! When you join At Home Care as a Support Worker, you’ll complete a paid induction with our experienced trainers and receive client-specific clinical training. Optional buddy shifts will help you understand your clients’ care needs.

Our Learning and Development Team will mentor you, and once you’re settled with a client, an Engagement Coordinator will support you daily in achieving your professional goals.

You’ll also have access to 24/7 clinical on-call support for any questions or concerns about client care.

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Learn what it means to be a support worker in the disability industry.

Hear from some of our incredible support workers and the people they support in this video, and see why a career in care is so much more than a job.

Why choose to work At Home Care?

As a support worker with At Home Care, you’ll not only feel the benefits of being challenged and rewarded for supporting someone with complex care needs, but you’ll also be supported and connected.

Flexible shifts and consistent working hours

The opportunity to develop specialised skills and increase your earning capacity

Paid in-house training and paid study assistance

Dedicated work health and safety teams and quality controls to keep everyone safe

Being part of a fun team who put people first

24/7 clinical on-call support

Take the next steps in your healthcare career with a workplace-based traineeship program for support workers: earn while you learn.

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Frequently asked questions

The role of a Disability Support Worker (also known as a Support Worker or Carer) is a special one.

Our team of Support Workers provides day-to-day assistance to adults and children living with disabilities. They support them in living independently, help them work toward their goals, and discover new passions. When your job is to give someone the freedom to live life how they choose, each day is different—and there’s plenty of fun to be had along the way!

Each of our clients has goals they would like to achieve, which can be as diverse as learning to make a delicious meal, going bowling, getting a job, or improving their fitness. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing your clients progress towards their goals. Most of our Support Workers work closely with the same people, so you get to know them well and celebrate their progress.

While many of the adults and children we support need assistance with physical tasks such as getting in and out of bed, showering, and getting ready for the day, others may need assistance processing information and accessing the community.

At Home Care Support Workers enjoy flexible and consistent working hours and locations, full training, 24/7 clinical support, and the benefit from a growing industry with opportunities for career progression and ongoing development.

You’ll feel right At Home in no time! When you become a Support Worker with At Home Care in Perth, Bunbury, Busselton, Geelong, Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney or anywhere in these states, you will complete a hands-on, paid induction with one of our experienced in-house trainers. You will also complete client-specific clinical training and optional buddy shifts to help you get to know your clients and their care needs and preferences.

When you start working with At Home Care, you will be mentored by our Learning and Development Team. Once established with a client’s team, you will be guided and mentored by an Engagement Coordinator, who will support you daily and assist you in achieving your professional development goals.

For every shift, you will have access to 24/7 clinical on-call support, so if you are ever unsure about a situation or an aspect of someone’s care, the clinical team is only a phone call away.

The flexible hours offered to Support Workers enable you to work and earn around your study times. The skills and experience you learn as a Support Worker enhance your employability and provide real-world experience for a broader career in the healthcare sector.

There are also options to complete the practical components of your study through At Home Care – meaning you would be paid during your practical placement.

We encourage you to develop your skills and complete formal qualifications for support work, including a workplace-based Certificate III in Individual Support Traineeship (Disability) and nursing careers, by offering paid study assistance for accredited qualifications. To find out if your qualification is eligible, get in touch with our friendly Learning and Development team.

Absolutely, we fully support your career development. The flexible hours offered to Support Workers enable you to work and earn around your study times. The skills and experience you learn as a Support Worker enhance your employability and provide real-world experience for a broader career in the healthcare sector.

As a support worker with At Home Care, you can broaden your skills with additional in-house training and continue to learn and grow while increasing your earning capacity. We offer specialist training in:

Bowel, Bladder and Dysreflexia
PEG Management
Acquired Brain Injury
Ventilator and Tracheostomy Management
Suction and Cough Assist
Manual Handling
Dysphagia
CPR and First Aid
and much more