4222 Disability Support Workers and Team Leaders
4222 Disability Support Workers and Team Leaders
Provide and oversee the delivery of disability support and services that help develop individual living skills and enhance community access and social inclusion for people with disability in their own homes.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience
- Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
422231 Disability Support Worker
Provides general household assistance, emotional support and person-centred care to develop individual living skills and enhance community access and social inclusion for people with disability in their own homes.
Community Aged Care Support Workers and Residential Aged Care Workers are excluded from this occupation. Community Aged Care Support Workers are included in Occupation 421231 Community Aged Care Support Worker. Residential Aged Care Workers are included in Occupation 421331 Residential Aged Care Worker.
Alternative titles
- Community Support Worker (Disability)
- Disability Care Worker
- Disability Support
- Disability Worker
Skill level: 4
Main tasks
- Supports people with disability with daily activities such as mobility, housekeeping tasks, personal care, medication and meal preparation
- Negotiates with individuals and families regarding the acceptance of care provided
- Provides emotional support, and assists in managing depression, confusion and grief
- Identifies and facilitates community-based social activities for people with disability
- Assists people with disability to access disability support services
- Supports people with disability with training and employment
- Manages risks and emergencies in a home care setting
422232 Disability Team Leader
Oversees disability support and services to deliver person-centric services that help develop individual living skills, and enhance community access and social inclusion, for people with disability in their own homes.
Aged Care Team Leaders are excluded from this occupation. Aged Care Team Leaders are included in Occupation 421132 Aged Care Team Leader.
Alternative title
- Disability Support Team Leader
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Manages a team of disability support workers and ensures efficient running of day-to-day operations
- Maintains attendance records and rosters for disability support workers
- Works with government and non-government entities to provide services to clients and organise relevant funding
- Oversees team training, education and professional development programs
- Works with Disability Employment Consultants to integrate clients into the workforce
- Works within relevant guidelines and adheres to codes of conduct to maintain a high standard of care
- May oversee the provision of home care services for clients