Disability Care Worker

Why Work with Open Futures Disability Services?

At Open Futures Disability Services, we are committed to empowering people with disability to live the life they choose through compassionate, person-centred, and high-quality support.

We believe meaningful outcomes are achieved through genuine relationships, consistency in care, and a team that values professionalism, respect, and collaboration. Our focus is on creating stable support environments where both participants and Support Workers can thrive.

What You Can Expect

• Flexible shifts across Supported Independent Living (SIL), in-home and community supports
• Consistent participant assignments where possible to build trusted relationships
• Clear care plans and structured participant routines
• Supportive leadership committed to quality care and continuous improvement
• Ongoing opportunities for reliable and dedicated Support Workers
• Exposure to a diverse range of participant needs, including intellectual disability, complex care, and Positive Behaviour Support
• A collaborative team culture that values communication, accountability, and professional growth

About the Role

As a Disability Care Worker, you will support participants to maintain independence, build daily living skills, and achieve their individual goals in a safe, respectful, and person-centred environment.

You will provide support to participants with a range of needs, including intellectual disability, complex care requirements, and behaviours of concern, while promoting dignity, choice, and meaningful participation in everyday life.

Your Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene assistance
• Assist participants with daily living activities and household tasks
• Support participants with intellectual disability, including those requiring High Intensity Daily Personal Activities, in accordance with individual care plans and NDIS Practice Standards
• Facilitate community access, appointments, social engagement, and recreational activities
• Prepare meals and support participants in line with safe eating and mealtime management plans
• Administer or assist with medications in accordance with care plans and organisational procedures
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP) and behaviour support strategies consistently
• Encourage routine, skill development, independence, and community participation
• Complete accurate progress notes, incident reports, and documentation
• Communicate effectively with participants, families, coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support aligned with individual goals
• Promote independence and confidence through structured routines
• Deliver personal care and daily living assistance
• Follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans where required
• Complete accurate progress notes anddocumentation
• Adhere to compliance, safety, and organisationalprocedures
• Communicate effectively with coordinators and team members

Availability Expectations

• Flexibility across day, evening, active overnight, weekend and public holiday shifts
• Ability to travel between participant locations when required
• Reliable and consistent approach to scheduled shifts
• Professional communication and proactive work ethic

Mandatory Requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• NDIS Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals Module
• Current First Aid & CPR Certification
• Medication competency or willingness to obtain
• Current driver’s licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle

Experience We Value

• Disability Support
• Supported Independent Living (SIL)
• Supporting people with intellectual disability
• High Intensity Daily Personal Activities
• Complex care
• Positive Behaviour Support
• Mental Health Support
• Community Access
• Aged Care
• Manual handling and hoist transfers
• Medication administration

Why Join Our Team?

Our culture is built on professionalism, accountability, clear communication, consistent support delivery, respectful teamwork, and person-centred outcomes. If you’re passionate about empowering people with disability and want to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Today

Join Open Futures Disability Services and become part of a team that prioritises consistency, professionalism, and meaningful care.

Open Futures Disability Services

Supporting independence. Building trust. Delivering meaningful care.