Support Practitioner

Location: Rosebud, with some travel to Langwarrin for shift cover as required. 

Salary: From $43.22 per hour + applicable penalities 

Hey you!

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated Disability Day Service Practitioner to join the genU community team!

This is a hands-on support role where you’ll help deliver engaging day-service programs, empower participants to build their skills, and ensure every person we support has the opportunity to live a happier, healthier, more connected life.

You’ll work closely with clients and fellow team members to facilitate activities, provide personal support, and promote community inclusion, all while helping participants reach their goals and build confidence in themselves.

What you’ll do

As our Disability Day Service Practitioner, you will:

• Support clients in a range of meaningful activities, including arts & crafts, community access, games, movies, adventure-based learning, and more.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as personal care, hygiene, and meal support.
• Promote community inclusion by identifying opportunities based on client interests.
• Encourage participation in community activities with support ratios between 1:1 and 1:4.
• Help build physical health, communication skills, teamwork, self-confidence, and overall wellbeing.
• Maintain program documentation, file notes, and other required records.

What you’ll bring

• Certificate III in Disability or equivalent (or willingness to complete).
• Experience working in day-service programs and with behaviours of concern.
• An understanding of active support and working with people with varying disabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with empathy, sensitivity, and respect.
• Ability to support clients to achieve goals and personal development.
• Strong organisation skills and ability to maintain accurate documentation.
• Current First Aid & CPR certification.
• Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

Bonus points for

• Experience facilitating group activities.
• Experience supporting clients in community-based programs.
• Creative interests such as art, cooking, or recreational activities.
• Experience working in a day centre environment with diverse support needs.

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings. We’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

You’ll also get

• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded

Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.

Don’t wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.

*Due to the Holiday period, we may be delayed in getting back to you. 

You can view the full position description on the genU careers page HERE (only available from our careers page).

We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at recruitment@genu.org.au