Copy of Support Worker – Inner West & Eastern Suburbs
Core
Provide emotional, behavioural, and physical support to individuals with psychosocial disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and autism in Supported Independent Living (SIL) and community settings.
Role type
Support Worker (SIL & Community Participation)
Builds
Supported Independent Living arrangements and community participation programs
Domain
Disability support & mental health services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medication administration, Positive behaviour support strategies, De-escalation techniques, Manual handling, Personal care assistance, Community access facilitation, Documentation of progress notes
Preferred skills
Trauma-informed care, Experience with co-occurring presentations (mental health and substance use), Certificate III or IV in Individual Support/Disability/Community Services
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Administer medication in line with care plans, Implement positive behaviour support strategies, Assist with daily living activities including hygiene and meal preparation, Support participants with community access and appointments, Monitor and report changes in participant wellbeing, Maintain accurate documentation
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
