Disability Support Worker

Scope (Aust); Mittagong; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑fee

Employee discounts at 500+ retailers

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

Scope (Aust) is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to provide person-centred support to participants with complex mental health and physical needs across Mittagong, Bowral and Moss Vale Day Program.

You will assist with personal care, mealtime support and use of specialised equipment, while promoting independence and safety. The role requires flexibility for a rotating 24/7 roster, including sleepovers, and adherence to NDIS plans under clinical guidance.

Qualifications

• Reliable transport and NSW P2 Driver Licence or higher.
• Flexibility to work a rotating 24/7 roster that may include mornings, afternoons, split shifts, and sleepovers.
• Willingness to work across SIL homes in Mittagong, Bowral, and Moss Vale Day Program.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to participants with complex mental health and physical needs.
• Assist with personal care, meal support and daily living tasks.
• Support participants to participate in activities and develop skills.
• Maintain participant dignity, respect and safety in all interactions.

Skills

Disability support

Personal care

Mealtime support

Behavior management

Job description

At Scope We Celebrate People!

Mittagong and Bowral are home to two Supported Independent Living (SIL) services, supporting people with complex psychosocial and physical disabilities.

We are seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to provide person‑centred support to participants with complex mental health and physical support needs, including personal care, mealtime support, and specialised equipment. The role suits confident and compassionate individuals committed to promoting independence and positive outcomes for both male and female participants, including those who may present with behaviours of concern.

In addition to the SIL homes, support may also be required at our Moss Vale Day Program, which operates Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 3:30pm. The Day Program focuses on skill development, community participation, social engagement, and helping participants achieve their individual goals.

Please note:

To meet the needs of our participants, successful applicants must be willing and able to work across all three services, including our SIL homes in Mittagong and Bowral, and our Moss Vale Day Program.

What's In It For You

• Casual rates starting from $45.28 per hour + penalties
• Salary packaging benefits – up to $15,900 tax free!
• Employee perks – discounts at 500+ popular retailers
• Ongoing training & development – online modules and continuous learning opportunities

This Role Is Suited To People Who

• Proudly promote choice and control and show eagerness to participate in our clients’ day to day routines, hobbies, and interests.
• Are comfortable adhering to NDIS are plan as directed by clinical teams and Site Managers.
• Provide extensive personal care and high care supports, including showering, toileting, continence management, hoist transfers, dressing, and mealtime assistance, while maintaining participant dignity, choice, and respect.
• Are reliable and proactive team players who works collaboratively with colleagues to deliver consistent, high-quality support to participants.
• Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering consistent, safe, person-centred support in physically demanding environments.
• Confidently use computer‑based systems and able to complete clear, accurate, and detailed reporting within required timeframes.

Some Of Our Requirements

While there are a number of compliance requirements for this role, we're primarily looking for people with reliable transport, a NSW P2 Driver Licence or higher, and the flexibility to work a rotating 24/7 roster that may include mornings, afternoons, split shifts, and sleepovers.

Who is Scope?

Scope is one of the largest not-for-profit disability service providers in Australia, supporting thousands of people with complex intellectual, physical, and multiple disabilities. We operate across Victoria and New South Wales through more than 425 service locations and support more than 5600 people.

At Scope, we work together to create meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities to belong and thrive.

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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.

If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs please email [e-mail]

Please note:

successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and a Working with Children Check. If you have lived or worked for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, a certified International Police Check from that country/countries will also be required. Please note that the offer will be conditional on meeting these requirements.

Scope (Aust) is a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.