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Disability Support Worker

Casual | Part-Time | Subcontractor Opportunities

Bridge to Understanding (BTU)

Launceston & surrounding areas, Tasmania

Bridge to Understanding is growing, and we are looking for caring, reliable and motivated Disability Support Workers to join our team.

We are open to casual employees, part-time employees and suitably qualified independent subcontractors, allowing us to find arrangements that work for both our participants and the people supporting them.

About the Role

Our Support Workers work directly with children, teenagers and adults with a range of disabilities and individual support needs.

This is not about simply filling a shift. We want our Support Workers to understand the person they are supporting, what they are working towards and how everyday support can help build greater independence, confidence and quality of life.

Your work may include:

• Community access and participation
• Supporting participants with everyday activities and routines
• Building independence and daily living skills
• Supporting social and communication skills
• Supporting emotional regulation
• Practising strategies recommended by the participant's therapy or behaviour support team
• Supporting participants to work towards their individual and NDIS goals
• Attending appointments, activities and community outings
• Providing support within the participant's home and community
• Completing progress notes following sessions
• Communicating with families and the participant's wider support team

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for people who are reliable, patient, proactive and genuinely enjoy supporting others.

Experience within disability, mental health, youth work, education, early childhood or community services is highly regarded.

Most importantly, we want people who take the time to build relationships and understand the individual rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

We value Support Workers who:

• Build safe and respectful relationships
• Understand that behaviour is communication
• Respect neurodiversity and individual differences
• Encourage independence rather than doing everything for the participant
• Remain calm and supportive during difficult moments
• Follow Behaviour Support Plans and established strategies
• Communicate openly with the wider team
• Are reliable and consistent
• Recognise and celebrate progress, including the small steps

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