Disability Support Worker job description
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Use this free Disability Support Worker job description template to write a clear, effective ad. Copy it, fill in the details in brackets, and post your role on Rolebee.
What does a Disability Support Worker do?
A Disability Support Worker helps people living with disability lead independent, fulfilling lives — providing personal, social, and practical support tailored to each person.
Disability Support Worker responsibilities
- Support clients with personal care and daily activities
- Assist with community access and social participation
- Follow individual support and care plans
- Encourage independence and skill-building
- Monitor wellbeing and report any concerns
- Keep accurate, confidential records
Disability Support Worker requirements
Split your requirements into genuine must-haves and nice-to-haves. Long "essential" lists deter strong applicants, so keep the must-haves to the few that truly matter.
- Must have: A patient, respectful, and empathetic approach
- Must have: Good communication and teamwork
- Must have: Reliability and sound judgement
- Must have: A relevant certificate or willingness to obtain one
- Nice to have: Previous disability-support experience
- Nice to have: NDIS worker screening and first aid
- Nice to have: A current driver's licence
Disability Support Worker job description template
Copy this template, fill in the bracketed details, and adjust it to your business. Adding a salary range will noticeably increase the number of applications you receive.
Disability Support Worker [Company] · [Location / Remote] · [Full time / Part time] ABOUT THE ROLE A Disability Support Worker helps people living with disability lead independent, fulfilling lives — providing personal, social, and practical support tailored to each person. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Support clients with personal care and daily activities • Assist with community access and social participation • Follow individual support and care plans • Encourage independence and skill-building • Monitor wellbeing and report any concerns • Keep accurate, confidential records WHAT YOU'LL BRING Must have: • A patient, respectful, and empathetic approach • Good communication and teamwork • Reliability and sound judgement • A relevant certificate or willingness to obtain one Nice to have: • Previous disability-support experience • NDIS worker screening and first aid • A current driver's licence WHAT WE OFFER • Salary: [range] • [Benefits, flexibility, growth] HOW TO APPLY Apply with your resume — we review every application and reply within [timeframe].
Tips to attract the best candidates
- Include a salary range — it's the single biggest driver of applications.
- Lead with what the candidate gets, not just what you need.
- Keep the ad scannable: short intro, clear responsibilities, honest requirements.
- Post it where the right people will see it, and feature it for urgent roles.
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