Disability Support Worker

We Care Staffing Solutions; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 34,440,000 - 48,216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Job summary

We Care Staffing Solutions is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to provide individualised 1:1 support for a child under 18 in the Dubbo region. You will help the participant access school, promote independence, and collaborate with families, schools and allied health professionals to achieve goals and safeguarding requirements.

The role emphasizes safety, person-centred supports, and ongoing participation in community and education activities, with flexible rosters and ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with disability.
• Knowledge of NDIS, child protection and safeguarding principles.
• Ability to document progress notes and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to an 8-year-old participant.
• Assist with safe, reliable transport to and from school.
• Support educational participation and social inclusion.
• Encourage skill development, confidence and independence.
• Follow care and behaviour support plans where applicable.
• Record progress notes, incidents and observations accurately.
• Report safeguarding concerns per policy and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Engage with families, schools, coordinators and therapists.

Skills

Disability support experience

Child safety awareness

Communication with families

Collaboration with schools

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Diploma of Community Services

Bachelor of Social Work / Nursing / Teaching

Job description

We are seeking experienced, dedicated, and compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide individualised one-to-one support for a child under 18 years of age in the Dubbo region. This role involves supporting the participant to safely access and attend school while promoting independence, confidence, community participation, and positive outcomes. You will collaborate closely with the participant, their family, school personnel, and allied health professionals to ensure support is delivered consistently and in accordance with the participant's goals, support plans, and safeguarding requirements.

About us

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation where children and young people are protected, respected, and empowered. All applicants will undergo comprehensive screening and recruitment processes, including verification of qualifications, reference checks, Working With Children Checks, and NDIS Worker Screening Checks. We have zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect, exploitation, discrimination, or any conduct that compromises the safety and wellbeing of children and vulnerable people.

Key responsibilities

Providing high-quality, individualised 1:1 support to an 8-year-old participant

Assisting with safe and reliable transportation to and from school

Supporting educational participation and social inclusion

Encouraging skill development, confidence, and independence

Implementing support strategies identified within care plans and behaviour support plans where applicable

Monitoring the participant's wellbeing and responding appropriately to changing support needs

Maintaining professional and respectful communication with families, schools, coordinators, therapists, and other stakeholders

Recording detailed progress notes, incidents, observations, and other required documentation

Identifying and reporting risks, incidents, and safeguarding concerns in accordance with organisational policies

Promoting a safe, supportive, and child-focused environment at all times

About you

Demonstrated experience supporting children and young people with disability

Previous experience working within the NDIS, disability, community services, education, youth, or health sectors

Experience supporting participants with complex support needs is highly regarded

Demonstrated understanding of Child Safe Standards, Child Protection legislation and obligations, and Mandatory Reporting requirements

Demonstrated understanding of Duty of Care and Dignity of Risk principles

Demonstrated understanding of Positive Behaviour Support approaches, NDIS Practice Standards, and NDIS Code of Conduct

Demonstrated understanding of professional boundaries and ethical practice

Demonstrated understanding of rights-based and person-centred support delivery

Current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, Current National Criminal History Check, Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011 or equivalent), Current CPR Certificate, Unrestricted Australian Driver Licence, Reliable motor vehicle, and Comprehensive vehicle insurance

One or more of the following qualifications: Certificate III in Individual Support, Certificate IV in Disability Support, Certificate IV in Community Services, Diploma of Community Services, Diploma of Youth Work, Certificate IV in Education Support, Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Nursing, Teaching or Education qualifications, or other relevant human services qualifications

Competitive SCHADS Award rates

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership and management team

Flexible roster arrangements

Meaningful and rewarding work that makes a real difference

Opportunities for career progression within a growing NDIS provider

A positive workplace culture that values quality supports and staff wellbeing

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