Disability Support Worker
Visa sponsorship
Community Services · Geraldton, WA, Australia · Full-Time · $40 - $42/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
A family in Geraldton is looking for a Disability Support Worker who brings patience, consistency and a person-centred approach. You would support a young participant with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), helping with daily living skills, communication, confidence and independence.
Shifts are flexible and cover daytime and after-school hours. Sponsorship is available for eligible international applicants who can demonstrate relevant experience, strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to disability support.
Support work is about trust, so let your CV show it, with the participants you have worked with, the plans you have followed and the training you have completed. You can prepare a Geraldton disability support worker CV with Build AI CV to organise it.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide dependable one-to-one support built around the participant's routines and individual needs
- Encourage independence through daily activities and skill-building
- Help with communication challenges and with sensory or behavioural needs
- Use positive support methods and suitable redirection when it is called for
- Study and carry out Behaviour Support Plans and care instructions, and notice shifts in behaviour so you can respond calmly and professionally
- Encourage participation in meaningful activities that lift confidence and engagement
- Keep families, carers and the wider support network informed through clear communication
- Write accurate shift notes, reports and any required paperwork
- Build a consistent, respectful and trusting bond with the participant
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 2 years of professional experience in disability support or a similar care environment
- Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Background with participants who need communication support and behaviour management
- Able to put established support strategies and care plans into practice confidently
- Strong English skills, communicating clearly in professional settings
- Dependable approach and commitment to consistent participant support, with a patient, understanding and compassionate attitude to disability care
- Able to work independently while adding to a support team
- Relevant qualifications or practical disability support experience preferred
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