About Disability Work
Disability work is about assisting people with intellectual and/or physical disabilities maintain their personal care and contribute in daily activities. It involves behavioural support, health issues, emotional well-being and community participation.
Disability workers usually work in a residential care facility or as a respite care worker in people’s homes.
Day to day disability work
The day to day duties of a disability worker involves carrying out care plans that include bathing, showering, personal hygiene, toileting, assistance in dressing, and assistance in helping people contribute in social activities.
Disability Work Job titles
- Assistant in Nursing
- Disability Support Officer
- Personal Care Assistant
- Family Support Worker
- Community Access Coordinator
Personality/skills profile
The ideal candidate for disability work is someone who
- has great interpersonal skills and is able to get along well with people in general
- has a caring and supportive attitude towards others
- is flexible and able to work in environments with culturally diverse people
- can work well in a team and follow instructions
More information
| Does this type of work include shift work? | Yes |
| Does it have flexible hours? | Yes |
| Is there any travel involved? | No |
| Do I have to have a driver’s licence and own my own car? | No |
Salary
Entry level workers in this industry usually earn around between $30,000 - $35,000 per annum. Experienced workers earn around $45,000 per annum.
Course entry requirements
To study a course in disability you should hold at least a NSW School Certificate or equivalent.
Disability Courses at NCA that will prepare you for work in this industry
Pathways
After the completion of one of these courses you can study the Diploma of Disability or other Diploma courses from the Community Services Training Package.
