Occupation

422231 Disability Support Worker

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
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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

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience

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