Disability Support Worker – Adelaide CBD/ North-East/ Northern Suburbs- All genders

About Us

Northern Disability Services (SA) is a family-owned and registered NDIS provider committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. We pride ourselves on delivering person-centred support through genuine care, flexibility, and strong community connections. At NDSSA, we believe in creating homes, not just houses, and offering our participants true choice and control.

Our experienced and passionate team works across Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes and community programs to support participants with diverse and often complex needs. We are currently seeking compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our growing team in Northern Adelaide, including areas such as Salisbury, Munno Para, Parafield Gardens, and surrounding suburbs.

If you’re committed to making a real difference and want to be part of a service that values dignity, respect, and continuous improvement — we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

Casual positions with competitive SCHADS Award remuneration

A close-knit and supportive team with a family-oriented culture

Ongoing training, development, and supervision opportunities

Career progression pathways within a growing organisation

A chance to be part of a purpose-driven organisation where your voice matters

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide individualised care and support that promotes independence, well-being, and active community participation. You will support participants with:

Personal care, health and hygiene

Medication administration

Daily living tasks such as meal preparation, domestic duties, and transport

Emotional and behavioural support in line with Positive Behaviour Support Plans

Social and recreational activities in the community

This position reports directly to the Client Service Manager, and you will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of high-quality, participant-focused supports in line with NDIS requirements.

You will be expected to work across a rotating roster, including:

Morning shifts

Afternoon shifts

Active/Passive night shifts

Weekend and short shifts

About You

You are compassionate, adaptable, and committed to delivering high-quality care. You thrive in a team environment and are confident in supporting people with complex needs.

Essential Criteria:

Certificate III or IV in Disability, Mental Health, or relevant equivalent

Current First Aid and CPR Certificate

Valid Driver’s Licence

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Manual Handling and Medication Administration training

Experience in implementing Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is desirable

Experience with using Brevity App.

Additional training (PEG, bowel care, diabetes support) is highly regarded

Competency in using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and electronic record systems

Key Qualities We Value

A person-centred, strengths-based mindset

Excellent communication and active listening skills

Strong problem-solving and initiative

Respect for participant autonomy, cultural diversity, and individual choice

Commitment to Work Health & Safety, Disability Standards, and NDIS Quality & Safeguards

How to Apply

Please include a cover letter with your application addressing the above criteria and telling us why you’d be a great fit for the NDSSA team.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

For further information, feel free to reach out via email at [email protected]

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with a disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Your lived experience is valued and respected.

Join us and be a part of something meaningful. Help shape a better future—one life at a time.