Casual Disability Support Worker

Council Jobs; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Salary Packaging

Training Opportunities

Team Mentorship

Job summary

Orange City Council is hiring Casual Disability Services Support Workers to assist clients with disabilities in a residential setting. You will follow individual support plans, mentor clients, support independent living and daily activities, and document care in CTARS and by email.

Requirements include empathy, excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and First Aid (HLTAID003), NSW Driver Licence, and background checks.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting and caring for people with disability.
• Certificate III in Individual Support or currently studying.
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) and a NSW driver’s licence is required.
• NDIS Worker Screening Verification and Working with Children Check (if OSHC) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support clients to develop interests and skills.
• Assist with daily living, personal care and meal preparation.
• Administer medications and follow individual support plans.
• Document clearly in CTARS and via email.
• Engage with external stakeholders and support community participation.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Caring nature

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Tools

CTARS

Job description

Positions: 5Weekly Hours: CasualHourly Rate: $41.92 - $45.70(Plus allowances and superannuation

Do you have a genuine interest in and commitment to the well-being and inclusion of people with disabilities?

Are you committed to providing quality support and care for people with a broad range of needs?

We're currently looking for professional, passionate and positive people to join our team as casual Disability Services Support Workers!

About Orange City Council

Orange City Councilis committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community.Witharound 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim -to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

About the role

The objective of this role is to provide support to individuals with disability in line with the NDIS Quality and Safeguard Standards and funding objectives. You will be responsible in supporting clients based on their individual support plans and needs within a residential accommodation setting. As a Support Worker your responsibilities will include:

• Mentoring and skill development – empowering clients to explore and develop their personal interests/hobbies.
• Assisting with independent living skills, personal care, activities of daily living and completing household cleaning.
• Administering medication and implementing individual based support plans
• Completing clear, factual, and concise written documentation and within an electronic reporting system (CTARS) and via email.
• Providing personal care such as toileting, showering, preparing meals in line with individual mealtime management plans
• Liaising with external stakeholders and supporting the client in the decision-making process to achieve their individual goals and aspirations.
• Helping clients engage with their local communities and cultural services, through accessing community participation programs and recreational activities.

Benefits

• Paid orientation into the service and the support needs of the clients
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including a Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Salary Packaging available including novated leasing
• A range of in-house and external training opportunities
• Learn from a dedicated and experienced Disability Services Team

So what do you need?

These can be physically demanding roles but are also positive and rewarding and to be successful you'll need demonstrated experience supporting and caring for people with a broad range of support needs relating to disability. You’ll also need:

• Passion for the support and wellbeing of people with disability
• Excellent communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Empathy and a caring nature
• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, we will also consider candidates who are currently studying.
• Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) certificate.
• Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence
• Current NSW Working with Children Check Clearance (If working with OSHC)
• NDIS Worker Screening Verification (Or ability to obtain before starting)

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact ***************@orange.nsw.gov.au or telephone Disability Services Coordinator, Melanie Keen on (02) 6393 8***.

Applications close on Sunday 8 November 2026

Please note:

• Where additional candidates are found suitablefrom this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created forfilling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.