Community/Disability Support Worker

Advantage Healthcare Support; Canberra; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Advantage Healthcare Support (AHS) in Canberra seeks an experienced Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred care to NDIS clients. The role emphasizes helping clients maintain independence, wellbeing, and social connections within the community.

The ideal candidate will have a valid driver’s license, own vehicle, car insurance, NDIS Worker Screening Check, WWCC, and First Aid & CPR certifications. Casual position with on-call flexibility across weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Fluent English with excellent communication skills.
• Experience with manual handling and high-care support.
• Prior experience as a Disability Support Worker or AIN.
• Initiative to support clients in achieving goals and community connections.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to NDIS clients.
• Assist with daily living, personal care, domestic tasks, transport, and community access.
• Support clients attending appointments and engaging in social activities.
• Plan and accompany clients on outings and activities.
• Work across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays (on-call flexibility required).
• Perform Disability Support Worker and Assistant in Nursing (AIN) duties.

Skills

Fluent English

Manual handling

High-care support

Challenging behaviours

DSW or AIN experience

Driver's licence

Own vehicle

Comprehensive car insurance

Education

NDIS Worker Screening Check

First Aid & CPR

WWCC (Working with Children Check)

Job description

Disability Support Worker – Canberra ACT

Advantage Healthcare Support (AHS) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Disability Support Worker to join our team.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who can provide person‑centred support to a participant with complex needs, helping maintain independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.

This opportunity is ideal for support workers seeking extra shifts to complement their existing schedule.

Essential Requirements

• Must be open to accepting 2-hour services.
• Must be available across weekdays and weekends.
• Full Australian driver’s licence and own vehicle.
• Comprehensive car insurance.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Valid First Aid & CPR certificates.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC).

What We’re Looking For

• Fluent English speaker with excellent communication skills.
• Experience with manual handling, high-care support, and challenging behaviours.
• Prior experience as a Disability Support Worker or AIN.
• Initiative to support clients in achieving their goals and building community connections.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide high-quality, person‑centred support to NDIS clients.
• Assist with daily living, personal care, domestic tasks, transport, and community access.
• Support clients attending appointments and engaging in social activities.
• Plan and accompany clients on outings and activities.
• Work across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays (on‑call flexibility required).
• Perform Disability Support Worker and Assistant in Nursing (AIN) duties.

About Us

At AHS Nursing Agency, we pride ourselves on our warm, inclusive culture. We support our staff like family — and extend the same care to our clients. With participants all across Sydney, we’re always on the lookout for people who are dependable, respectful, and genuinely passionate about care.

Why Join Us?

• Friendly and supportive team culture.
• Flexible hours and attractive pay rates.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

This is a casual employment position offering an attractive hourly rate depending on experience and availability.