Compassionate Disability Support Specialist

Support Central Co; Gosford; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Support Central Co is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to join our Central Coast team. You will build trust with participants aged 3 to 60+, supporting daily living, independence and community connection.

Casual shifts across Monday to Sunday; varied hours with progression opportunities. Applicants should have relevant experience, strong communication, and a commitment to person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disability.
• Experience supporting complex behaviours is highly regarded.
• Availability for varied shifts across the week, including weekends.
• Willingness to provide personal care where required.
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Ability to write accurate progress notes and incident reports.
• Ability to use client record management systems, with training provided where required.
• Australian citizenship or permanent residency.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships and learn what matters to each participant.
• Support personal goals, daily living skills and independence.
• Help participants connect with community, interests and friendships.
• Provide respectful personal care and daily living assistance.
• Follow individual support plans and behaviour strategies for complex needs.
• Recognise wellbeing changes and communicate with your team.
• Complete progress notes and incident reports clearly.
• Uphold participant rights, dignity, privacy and choice.

Skills

Empathy

Active listening

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Disability / Individual Support

Tools

Client record systems

Job description

Support Central Co is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to join our Central Coast team. You will build trust with participants aged 3 to 60+, supporting daily living, independence and community connection.

Casual shifts across Monday to Sunday; varied hours with progression opportunities. Applicants should have relevant experience, strong communication, and a commitment to person-centered care.