Disability Support Worker

Scope (Aust); Bowral; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Orientation and career development

Job summary

Scope Aust is seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker to join our Bowral SIL service, supporting two male and two female clients with physical disabilities. You will operate hoists and equipment, manage complex needs, and work with clients who may display challenging behaviours and mental health needs.

You will contribute to personal care, community participation, and daily living skills, while adhering to care plans and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Must have ability to operate hoists and equipment.
• Experience delivering personalised support to adults with physical disabilities.
• Comfortable working with clients who have mental health needs or challenging behaviours.
• Able to follow BIS/Care plans and restrictive practices as directed by clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support to two male and two female clients with physical disabilities.
• Support clients in activities of daily living and community participation.
• Maintain accurate records and write reports as required.
• Work closely with scope team and clinical staff to ensure safe, person-centred care.

Skills

IT skills

Report writing

Disability support experience

Education

First Aid & CPR

NDIS Worker Screening

Working with Children Check

NSW Driver's Licence

Australian working rights

Tools

Hoists and equipment

Job description

At Scope We Celebrate People.
Bowral is one of our high physical Supported Independent Living (SIL) services, home to four clients.

At Scope We Celebrate People.
Bowral is one of our high physical Supported Independent Living (SIL) services, home to four clients.
We are currently seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker to permanently join our team in delivering tailored support to two male and two female clients who present with physical disabilities. The role includes supports requiring workers to use hoists and equipment, as well as working with clients who display behaviours that challenge and have associated mental health needs. We welcome applicants who are confident and comfortable working closely with clients in a personalised support setting.
View the rostered hours here: Line 12

This Role Is Suited To People Who

• Proudly promote choice and control and show eagerness to participate in our clients’ day to day routines, goals, and interests.
• Are comfortable adhering too BIS/Care plans, and restrictive practices as directed by clinical teams and Site Managers.
• Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering consistent, safe, person-centred support in complex or physically demanding environments.
• Thrive in encouraging capacity building, helping clients develop skills such as hygiene, safe relationships, domestic duties, using public transport, and community participation.
• Are highly competent in computer/ IT skills and report writing!
  

What's In It For You

• Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per year tax free in addition to your standard tax-free threshold for salary)
• You will have access to cashback, vouchers, and discounts to over 500 popular retailers covering groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing and so much more.
• Employee Assistance Program (free confidential support for you or your loved ones, and advice for workplace and personal issues)
• Your journey will commence with a paid, thorough orientation and you have the opportunity for a diverse career pathway. We have a team committed to helping you nurture your potential and grow your career with our training and development programs.
  

Some Of Our Requirements

• Commitment to work above listed rostered hours
• NDIS Worker Screening Check & Working with Children Check.
• Current Level 2 First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• NSW driver’s licence
• Valid Australian working rights and international police check (if applicable)
  

Who is Scope?

For over 70 years, Scope Aust has supported people with complex disabilities to empower them to live the life they choose, guided by the belief that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. As one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability service providers, we operate across Victoria and New South Wales, supporting over 5,600 people from 425+ locations.

We are committed to filling this role quickly, so while this role has a closing date, we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.