Casual Disability Support Worker - Community Access - Lane Cove

Unisson Disability; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Annual leave loading

Wellbeing leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work options

Training opportunities

Flu vaccinations

Wherefit membership

Job summary

Unisson Disability is seeking a Casual Disability Support Worker to provide 1:1 community and day program support from Lane Cove, focusing on independence and social participation.

You will implement Behaviour Support Plans, support participants with complex needs, and transport them safely in a company vehicle, with flexible hours 9:00am–3:00pm. We offer salary packaging, wellbeing leave, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with behaviours of concern.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and trauma-informed practice.
• Ability to motivate participants and support independence.

Responsibilities

• Support participants to achieve individual goals.
• Deliver active support promoting independence and choice.
• Assist in building social connections and community participation.
• Implement Behaviour Support Plans and BSP strategies.
• Safely support participants with behaviours of concern.
• Provide safe transport to activities using a company vehicle.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate with the support team.

Skills

Behaviour Support Plans

Positive Behaviour Support

Trauma-informed practice

Independence coaching

Communication

Job description

Casual Disability Support Worker - Community Access - Lane Cove

CasualDisability Support Worker – Community Access –Lane Cove

• Empower People, Create Connections. Make a Real Impact
• Casual Hourly Rate:From $36.22+ 25% casual loading (plus applicable penalty rates)
• Benefits: Access up to $15,900 in salary packaging annually

About Us – Unisson Disability

At Unisson, we believe disability doesn’t define anyone. With over100years of experience, we’ve supported people with disability to live fulfilling, independent lives. Our name pays tribute to our beginnings – with the double “S”symbolisingour original name, Sunshineand the vision of our founder, Dr. Lorna Hodgkinson.

About the Role

Based at our Lane Cove Community Access HUB and as a Community Access Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to participants both in the community and at our day program. You will primarily provide 1:1 support while encouraging independence, community participation and skill development. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting participants to achieve their individual goals.
• Delivering active support that promotes independence and choice.
• Assisting participants to build and maintain meaningful social connections.
• Implementing Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) and Positive Behaviour Support strategies.
• Safely supporting participants who display behaviours of concern.
• Managing behaviours proactively and safely within the community and while transporting participants.
• Providing safe transport to and from community activities using a company vehicle.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and communicating effectively with the wider support team.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experienced supporting individuals with behaviours of concern.
• Confident implementing restrictive practices in accordance with Behaviour Support Plans and organisational policies.
• Knowledgeable in Positive Behaviour Support and trauma-informed practice.
• Engaging, enthusiastic and able to motivate participants.
• Emotionally resilient, calm under pressure and able to respond professionally in challenging situations.
• Reliable, proactive and committed to delivering exceptional support.
• Comfortable working independently while remaining a collaborative team member.
• Availability Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm.
• Previous disability support experience.
• Experience supporting participants with complex behaviours.
• Understanding of Behaviour Support Plans and restrictive practices.
• Current unrestricted Australian Driver Licence and confidence driving participants.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Current First Aid & CPR.
• Full Australian working rights

Why Join Us?

• Generous salary packaging to boost your take-home pay
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Wellbeing leave + option to cash out annual leave
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Flexible work options andindividualisedtraining
• Free flu vaccinations, WHEREFIT membership and milestone celebrations

Important

All employees must have or be willing to obtain:

• NSW Driver’sLicence(P2/Full)
• First Aid Certificate
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check (if required for the role)

Unisson is proud to be a smoke-free, equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and embrace a person-centredapproach – for the people we support and the people we hire.Join us and help people live great lives.