Disability Support Specialist – Casual in Next-Gen Homes

United Foundation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and perks

Referral bonuses

Leadership training

Job summary

United Foundation is recruiting casual Disability Support Workers to assist participants in Redfern and surrounding Inner Sydney areas. You will provide personal care, mobility support, meal preparation, and help clients access community activities in private homes or our supported living settings.

Ideal candidates bring 6 months of relevant experience or a Cert III/IV in Disability or Aged Care, strong communication, and the ability to manage behaviours with de-escalation techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience OR Cert III/IV in Disability, Aged Care, or other related fields is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, emotional intelligence, and boundary setting.
• Experience with high-intensity or complex behaviours (advantageous but not required for all roles).
• NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid, Driver’s Licence and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with personal care, meal preparation, mobility, and daily routines.
• Working in participants' homes or SIL/Vertical Villages.
• Collaborating with allied health clinicians, case workers, and family members.
• Managing complex needs as part of care plans.

Skills

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Boundary setting

De-escalation

Education

Cert III/IV in Disability or Aged Care

NDIS Worker Screening / First Aid

Job description

United Foundation is recruiting casual Disability Support Workers to assist participants in Redfern and surrounding Inner Sydney areas. You will provide personal care, mobility support, meal preparation, and help clients access community activities in private homes or our supported living settings.

Ideal candidates bring 6 months of relevant experience or a Cert III/IV in Disability or Aged Care, strong communication, and the ability to manage behaviours with de-escalation techniques.