Disability Support Specialist: Active Care & Nights

Unisson Disability; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Annual leave loading 17.5%

Wellbeing leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work options

Free flu vaccinations

WHEREFIT membership

Milestone celebrations

Job summary

Unisson Disability is seeking a dedicated support worker in New South Wales to assist a group of clients with various disabilities in a shared home. You will provide active support to help clients achieve independence and wellbeing, including daily living activities and psychosocial support.

Role requires driving NSW-licensed vehicles, flexible shifts including nights and weekends, and experience with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Willing to work active night & sleepover shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
• Hold a NSW Driver's Licence (P2/full) and be confident driving Unisson vehicles.
• Experience with high complex needs clients (PEG/PEJ and CPAP) is highly desirable.
• Experience in disability support is preferred.
• Cert III/IV in Disability is desirable.
• First Aid Certificate required.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check required.
• Working With Children Check may be required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Delivering active support aligned with each client's goals and support plans
• Supporting with daily living activities in their home including cooking and cleaning
• Assisting with daily personal care tasks (e.g., toileting, showering, dressing)
• Using safe manual handling techniques in accordance with individual plans
• Facilitating community access and transport using Unisson vehicles or public transport
• Building trusted relationships with clients, families and external stakeholders
• Maintaining accurate documentation, reports and records
• Working collaboratively within a close-knit team
• Responding appropriately to incidents in line with Unisson and NDIS guidelines

Skills

Driver's license

Empathy & resilience

Disability support experience

First Aid

NDIS Worker Screening

Working With Children Check

Education

Cert III/IV in Disability

Job description

Unisson Disability is seeking a dedicated support worker in New South Wales to assist a group of clients with various disabilities in a shared home. You will provide active support to help clients achieve independence and wellbeing, including daily living activities and psychosocial support.

Role requires driving NSW-licensed vehicles, flexible shifts including nights and weekends, and experience with complex needs.