Join Our Team as a Disability Support Worker 

Why work for us?

At Empowering Connection Group, we believe that exceptional care begins with exceptional people. That’s why we are always looking for passionate and like-minded individuals to join our team. Our goal is to make a difference in the disability support industry by helping individuals with disabilities remain connected with their community and live the life they want.

We offer disability support jobs across the Fleurieu Peninsula and Victor Harbor, providing opportunities for everyone to work for a company that truly cares. Our inclusive and welcoming care team is supported in providing outstanding, individualised care to those in our communities.

Our disability support workers are at the heart of our business. We believe it is essential to provide them with the support they deserve for the life-changing duties they perform every day.

You’ll feel like part of the family right away, with a welcoming, supportive culture that recognises and celebrates achievements. Enjoy above award pay rates, free access to a psychologist (for the whole family), employee discounts, and opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.

What is a Disability Support Worker?

Our Disability Support Workers help individuals with disabilities remain connected with their community and live the life they want. Being a Disability Support Worker at Empowering Connection Group is a pivotal role with a variety of tasks to support our clients, including:

  • Personal Care (e.g., help with dressing, showering, and grooming)

  • Light Domestic Duties (e.g., vacuuming, mopping, and laundry)

  • Prompting and Administration of Medication

  • Social support

  • Running Errands (e.g., grocery shopping, medication collection)

  • Assisted Transportation

  • Overnight Care

  • Specialist In-Home Care (e.g., dementia care)

Importantly, you will act as a vital link between Empowering Connection Group and our participants. You will work with our dedicated coordination teams to ensure our participants’ required care needs and goals are achieved.

What makes us different?

We are firm believers in taking care of our caregivers. In fact, 99% of our Caregivers would recommend Empowering Connection Group as an employer to a close family member or friend. Our values guide us in every way we provide care. They define our culture and set the standard of conduct for our growing team.

We recognise that our strength lies in the people we recruit, train, and professionally develop. We offer many great opportunities and benefits to support and inspire you in the work you do, including:

  • Above award pay rates

  • Flexible work based on your consistent availability

  • Free access to psychologists and counsellors for you and your family

  • Industry-recognized training programs

  • On-demand access to an employee wellbeing hub for online meditations, sleep sounds, exercises, and wellbeing seminars

  • Regular social gatherings to get to know your peers

  • Genuine career pathways

At Empowering Connection Group, our team are at the centre of all that we do. We prize a culture of warmth and inclusiveness, and you will always feel empowered and heard.

Ready to apply?

Ready to join our team and make a difference? We’d love to hear from you!

To apply for the role of Disability Support Worker, simply send your resume and a cover letter to: ndis@empoweringconnection.com.au

Our recruitment team will review your application and get in touch with you shortly!

FAQs

  • As a Disability Support Worker, you will support individuals with disabilities to enhance their daily living skills, build their independence, and foster meaningful community connections. Your responsibilities will include personal care, light domestic duties, medication administration, social support, running errands, assisted transportation, overnight care, and specialist in-home care such as dementia care.

  • Most of your work will be based in Victor Harbor, with occasional travel to other locations across the Fleurieu Peninsula as needed. You will be working in various settings, including individual participants' homes, group homes, community settings, activity centers, and our central or head office.

  • To be eligible for the role, you must have the following or be willing to obtain:

    1. NDIS Worker Screening Check

    2. NDIS Worker Orientation Module completion

    3. Current Driver's License

    4. Working with Children's (WWC) Check

  • Empowering Connection works with a wide range of participants from a variety of backgrounds. The individual requirements of each participant may vary, however generally experience with mental health and/or experience working with people with disabilities is fantastic.