Disability Support Worker

United Supports; Gosford; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Meaningful Work

Ongoing Training

Supportive Culture

Job summary

United Supports invites compassionate and flexible Disability Support Workers to join our Central Coast teams. Immediate start available to help participants build independence and access their community.

roles include personal care, medication support, meal prep, transport, and daily living skills development across SIL and community settings. We value reliability, professionalism and a participant-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent is desirable.
• Current First Aid and CPR required.
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) recommended.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check required.
• Current driver's licence.
• Reliable, roadworthy vehicle for travel across the Central Coast.
• Ability to travel across locations and shifts.
• Experience supporting people with complex needs or health care plans desirable.

Responsibilities

• Personal care, including showering, dressing and personal hygiene
• Medication support within your training and responsibilities
• Meal preparation, shopping and domestic assistance
• Community access, appointments, social activities and transport
• Supporting participants to develop daily living skills, independence and confidence
• Supporting participants to work towards individual goals
• Implementing participant-specific mealtime management, behaviour support and health care requirements
• Providing support within the community and/or a SIL environment
• Working various shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and sleepovers across locations

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Flexibility

Professionalism

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent

Tools

First Aid & CPR

WWCC

NDIS Worker Screening

Job description

Join Our Team – Disability Support Workers

Central Coast | Immediate Start

Make a Real Impact - Build Capacity, Empower Lives

At United Supports, we go beyond simply providing care. We take the time to understand the people we support and advocate for their rights, choice and control.

We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support and are looking for motivated, reliable and flexible Disability Support Workers to join our growing Community Access and Supported Independent Living (SIL) teams across the Central Coast.

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive Pay – Reflective of your experience and qualifications
• Meaningful Work – Support people to build independence, participate in their community and work towards their goals
• Ongoing Training – Opportunities for continued learning, skill development and supervision
• Supportive Culture – A friendly team, accessible leadership and a practical, straightforward approach

Your Role May Include:

Depending on the needs and goals of the participants you support, your duties may include:

• Personal care, including showering, dressing and personal hygiene
• Medication support within your training and responsibilities
• Meal preparation, shopping and domestic assistance
• Community access, appointments, social activities and transport
• Supporting participants to develop daily living skills, independence and confidence
• Supporting participants to work towards their individual goals
• Implementing participant-specific mealtime management, behaviour support and health care requirements
• Providing support within the community and/or a Supported Independent Living (SIL) environment
• Working a variety of shifts, which may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and sleepover shifts across various locations

All Disability Support Workers are expected to provide safe, respectful and person-centred support, follow participant plans and organisational procedures, maintain professional boundaries, and complete accurate and timely case notes and other required documentation.

What We're Looking For:

• Someone who is genuinely passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives
• A reliable team member who takes responsibility for their shifts and commitments
• Someone who is open to feedback, willing to learn and ready to contribute to the wider team
• A high standard of professionalism, communication and integrity
• Strong attention to detail when completing case notes, documentation and WHS requirements
• Flexibility to work across different participants, locations and shift types, including assisting with additional shifts where reasonably required
• The ability to follow participant support plans, health care plans, behaviour support plans and organisational procedures

Skills and Requirements:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent – desirable
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current driver's licence
• Reliable, roadworthy and comprehensively insured vehicle suitable for work-related travel
• Ability to travel across the Central Coast and work a variety of shift times, days and hours
• Previous experience supporting people with complex needs, behaviours of concern and/or health care plans – desirable

This is an active, hands-on role that requires reliability, initiative and genuine engagement with participants. We maintain high standards of support and expect our team members to take their responsibilities seriously.