About us

Drake Medox continues to be one of Australia's most recognised and esteemed providers of complex homecare services. Our team of registered nurses and support workers provides quality homecare support to families and individuals who require all levels of support at home or in the community. Our philosophy is simple; the right support makes all the difference allowing each of our clients to truly live their best life. If you'd like to join our team and make a difference in someone's life, we are currently recruiting for Disability Support Workers.

Your benefits

We truly value each team member, and our commitment is to create a working environment where you can thrive and succeed in your role as a Disability Support Worker. We understand the importance of having great work perks available to reward and recognise our amazing care teams. We can offer you:

• Monthly rosters
• Paid training
• Above award pay rates
• Weekly pay
• Work-life balance with flexible hours
• Recognition program
• Referral program
• Regular shifts
• Dedicated team
• Team events
• Employee assistance program
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and more!!

About the role

We are specifically seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to provide in-home care for our child-aged clients living in the Northern Suburbs of Adelaide.
We require candidates with professional experience in caring for children with autism, intellectual disabilities, and ADHD, along with skills in behaviour management. We are looking for passionate, friendly, and empathetic support workers to help support our young clients.


Your key responsibilities:

• Support children in family-based placements with education, medical appointments, family contact, social and cultural connections, positive living skills, community inclusion and family relationships.
• Assist with transportation to school, appointments, community access as well as in-home support.
• Respond to the young person's emotional and functional needs and the development of their personal skills.
• Provide a safe, home environment while supporting young people to achieve their goals.
• Assist with administrative requirements and household duties.
• Supporting children aged from 10 years old

About you

To join our team, we are looking for the following skills and experience:

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent required
• Full South Australian Driver's Licence and reliable car
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid Certification
• Current CPR Certification
• Manual Handling Certification
• Assist with Medication Certification

In addition:

• Must have sound understanding of the disability industry and providing person-centred support to children
• Must have experience working with child-aged clients
• Passionate about supporting independence and providing in-home support
• Reliable and honest people with the ability to adapt to new environments
• Be available across 7 days a week and be able to commit to 2-3 shifts per week

Start your application

If you are ready for a new and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply by clicking the "Apply Now" button. We look forward to hearing from you.

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Drake, we are committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, and equity. While our journey is ongoing, our shared goal is to create an environment where every individual is respected and valued. We are a community that recognises the strength of diversity.

RIGHT TO WORK

The above position is open only to applicants who have a current right to work in Australia. Applicants who do not have a current right to work In Australia will unfortunately not be considered and are respectfully asked not to apply.