Disability Support Specialist - High Care & Community

Leora-Healthcare; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 36.000 - 47.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible hours

Training and development opportunities

Friendly and supportive team环境

Descripción de la vacante

AHS Nursing Agency is seeking a Disability Support Worker to join a caring team in Dee Why NSW 2099. You will provide personal care and domestic assistance to a male participant (8 years old), support his daily routines, and help him access community activities. A valid Working with Children Check is mandatory.

We value patience, gentle communication, and the ability to work closely with families and other support staff to promote the child’s wellbeing, independence and social participation.

Formación

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Disability Support Worker.
• Experience supporting children with Autism, sensory needs, or vision impairments.
• Ability to provide personal care, domestic assistance, and social support.
• Proactive approach to supporting clients to achieve goals and maintain community participation.
• Physically capable of providing safe mobility support and assisting with community access.
• Ability to communicate effectively with families and care teams.

Responsabilidades

• Provide personal care and daily living assistance.
• Assist with domestic tasks and household routines.
• Support community access and participation.
• Encourage safe mobility and walking confidence.
• Assist the participant to maintain independence within daily routine.
• Collaborate with family and broader care team.
• Provide practical support tailored to the participant’s individual needs.
• Follow care plans and maintain documentation.

Conocimientos

Disability support

Autism support

Sensory needs awareness

Vision impairments support

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient and calm demeanor

Physical mobility assistance

Educación

First Aid & CPR Certification

WWCC / Working with Children Check

Descripción del empleo

Disability Support Specialist High Care Community

We are seeking a Disability Support Worker to join a support team in Dee Why NSW 2099.

About the Role:

• Providing support to a male participant (8 years old) – a valid Working with Children Check is mandatory.
• Assisting with community access and participation in activities.
• Supporting the participant during walks and outings, providing gentle guidance and physical assistance when required.
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and engagement in meaningful activities.
• Providing personal care and domestic assistance.
• Supporting safe routines while promoting the participant’s wellbeing and development.

About You:

• Female (preference).
• Experience supporting children with Autism and/or vision impairments.
• Patient, calm, soothing communication, and gentle in your approach.
• Confident providing physical support when required.
• Able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with families and support teams.
• Reliable and committed to providing consistent support.
• Understanding of sensory sensitivities and strategies to support emotional regulation.

Shifts Available (Ongoing):

• Tuesday: 5:00pm – 7:00pm (2 hours per week).

Additional shifts may be available in the future, subject to needs and roster availability.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Disability Support Worker.
• Experience supporting children with Autism, sensory needs, or vision impairments.
• Ability to provide personal care, domestic assistance, and social support.
• Proactive approach to supporting clients to achieve goals and maintain community participation.
• Physically capable of providing safe mobility support and assisting with community access.
• Ability to build rapport with children and create a positive, supportive environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing support with personal care and daily living activities.
• Assisting with domestic tasks.
• Supporting community access and participation.
• Encouraging safe mobility and confidence while walking.
• Assisting the participant to maintain independence within daily routine.
• Working collaboratively with family members and the broader care team.
• Providing practical support tailored to the participant’s individual needs.
• Following care plans and maintaining accurate documentation.

Compliance Requirements:

• NDIS Workers Screening Check (Service NSW).
• Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Full Australian driver’s licence and own car.

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 Work With Us:

• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive rates.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Training and development opportunities.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability.