inclusion support workers
Our Inclusion Support Workers are compassionate and well-trained professionals who assist individuals with disabilities or additional support needs in daily life. They focus on promoting independence, improving quality of life, and fostering inclusion in all environments.
To provide high-quality support, our Inclusion Support Workers complete:
- Relevant Qualifications: Certificate III or IV in Disability Support, or they are Allied Health students with experience in disability and inclusion support.
- First Aid and CPR Certification: Equipped to handle emergencies.
- Police Checks: Ensuring safety and trust.
- Orientation Program: Training in best practices and alignment with Peninsula Plus policies and standards.
- Ongoing Development: Access to regular training and professional development to maintain high-quality care.
what we help with
Personal Care: Assisting with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Social Support: Building meaningful connections, fostering social interactions, and providing emotional support.
Household Tasks: Helping with meal preparation, cleaning, and maintaining a safe and comfortable home.
Supporting Therapy Goals: Helping individuals practice and apply skills learned in therapy sessions in their daily life.
Community Integration: Supporting participation in social events, outings, and community activities.
Advocacy: Ensuring individuals’ rights and needs are met and advocating for appropriate care and services.
our approach
Support Work the Pen Plus way means:
- Supporting, Not Doing: Empowering clients to take control of their lives by guiding and assisting them rather than completing tasks for them.
- Goal-Focused, Intentional Care: Every interaction aligns with the client’s personal goals and aspirations.
- Skilled & Supported Staff: Our team receives thorough training and ongoing professional development to ensure high-quality care.
We tailor our support to meet each individual’s unique needs, creating a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for clients and their families.
service options
Home visits
School, kindergarten and childcare visits
Community-based support
how we work
In most circumstances, we will support you by:
Onboarding
We gather information regarding the client and family’s goals and support needs.
Matching Process
We pair the client with a Support Worker whose training, experience, and personality align with their needs.
Goal Setting
A personalised support plan is created with the family, focused on building independence and inclusion.
Implementation
The Support Worker provides regular, intentional support across agreed areas, including personal care, community participation, and therapy goal practice.
Regular Feedback
Support Workers document progress and share updates with clients, families, and allied health professionals (with consent).
Review and Adjustment
We regularly review and refine the support plan to meet the client’s evolving needs and goals.
accessing support work services
Support Work can be funded by the NDIS. Clients can also choose to pay out of pocket.
THRIVE
Thrive is a support stream at Peninsula Plus that you might be offered, or choose to access, whilst waiting for other services or when you are experiencing an overwhelming period in your/family's life. It is a capacity building support provided to help with:
- Advocating effectively for your child and accessing other potential supports
- Sustaining your efforts and preventing carer burnout
- Connecting you with other parents and carers to reduce isolation, if needed
- Experiencing joy and fun as a family and celebrating your child's strengths