Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers. Join a community of people dedicated to breaking down barriers.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply
About the role
We are delivering NDIS support to clients living in their community and seeking skilled female Support Workers to deliver quality services on a casual basis across the Adelaide southern suburbs, specifically Sturt. These roles are responsible for providing support for people with disabilities in their supported homes, to enable access to a quality life with dignity, respect and social inclusion in the least restrictive way and ensuring a safe environment.
You will be required to demonstrate previous experience working with behaviours of concern, possess a strong understanding of mental health challenges, and be confident in manual handling. You can expect to work across a 24/7 roster including weekends and sleep overs.
Life Without Barriers considers gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Division 2 (34) of the SA Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to clients with complex needs, to assist with daily living (including personal care)
- Support People with Disability to access and participate in the community
- Adhere to individual plans, and working towards each client’s goals
- Advocate for People with Disability to improve client outcomes and achieve desired goals by engaging with clients and their families
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience supporting People with Disability, behaviours of concern/or mental health
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) and relevant mental health experience
- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR
- Full unrestricted Australian Drivers Licence
- Manual Handling
- Ability to adhere to client support plans and complete documentation
- Commitment to providing quality support. customer choice and inclusion
Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.
Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
For any other enquiries, contact lisa.hurd@lwb.org.au.
Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 10th September 2025.