Overview
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Bedford exists to support people with disability to live the life they choose through a diverse range of skill-building opportunities, from social activities, experiences, supported employment and open employment.
Underpinning this is the belief that diversity, inclusion and acceptance equals belonging for people of all abilities.
About Bedford
Bedford provides support for people with disability to learn, grow and live meaningful lives.
People with disability who live, work, and receive support from Bedford should be given the opportunity and resources to achieve their goals.
About the role
Due to the continued growth of the Port Lincoln Learning and Experiences hub, an additional casual role has become available with shifts offered Monday to Friday and some Saturdays from 9.00am to 3.00pm.
This role supports clients across a variety of community engagement activities including swimming, outdoor adventures and Social Saturdays, as well as center-based activities such as science, music, technology and photography classes within Bedford’s purpose-built learning hub.
The focus of the role is on empowering people with disability to achieve their goals and develop new skills within a supportive, positive, and fun environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provide 1:1 or 1:4 support
- Support clients to achieve their NDIS goals
- Complete progress and incident reports
- Work with clients to promote individual choice and control
- Provide transport to clients as required
- Provide personal care, including assistance with dressing and toileting when required
About you
As an experienced and qualified support worker you will have knowledge of the NDIS Practice Standards, Code of Conduct and Quality and Safeguarding Framework.
You will have a person-centred approach and a genuine passion for working with people with a disability to support them in achieving their goals and building new skills.
You may have the opportunity to share your hobbies, skills, or passions with the clients, contributing to the success of our growing Learning and Experiences program.
Other knowledge, skills and attributes include:
- Minimum Cert III in Disability (or equivalent)
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Ability to complete comprehensive and accurate client notes
- A positive focus on empowering clients
For this role the following documents must be provided prior to a formal offer of employment with Bedford:
- A National Police Clearance (no older than six months old)
- Driver’s licence
- NDIS worker screening clearance, or other NDIS approved clearance to work in the disability sector
- Evidence of right to work in Australia
- 100 points of identification
What’s in it for you?
- Reduce the amount of tax you pay each year with access to generous PBI salary packaging that can be used towards paying rent, mortgage, utilities, loan repayments, childcare, novated leases and more
- Casual day shifts available supporting a healthy work / life balance
- Encouraging and supportive team environment
- Use of a Bedford pool vehicle to transport clients
- Work for a well-respected and established disability organisation
- Access to Bedford’s generous rewards and recognition program
- Gain a real sense of purpose as you see clients reach their potential and watch their independence grow
For enquiries about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Shepherd, Acting Manager, Learning and Experiences on.
All enquiries will be treated with confidence.
Applications close Tuesday 23 September 2025.
Bedford reserves the right to close applications prior to this date.
We value a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We welcome applications from individuals of all gender identities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nations people, and those with disability.
If you require adjustments to support your application or the recruitment process, or require an alternative method of applying, please contact the recruitment team on or via email at
Job details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Other
- Industries: Non-profit Organizations
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