Disability Support Worker

Yumaro; Moruya; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Yumaro is a not-for-profit organisation providing disability services across the Eurobodalla and southern Shoalhaven shires. Yumaro is seeking casual workers to help people with disability achieve independence through in-home and community supports, social programs and capacity-building.

Weekend availability and the ability to complete sleepover shifts are essential for this role. A NSW Driver's Licence and NDIS Workers Screening check are required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Desire to work in community services in the disability sector.
• Experience working with a diverse range of people.
• Able to build relationships with residents, families, colleagues and stakeholders.
• Hold a current full NSW driver's license.
• Have or able to obtain a NSW NDIS Workers Screening check.

Responsibilities

• In home support: assist with personal care including grooming and feeding.
• Community support: help with household tasks, transport, and social activities.
• Support at independent living complexes.
• Social services: arrange community outings and day programs.
• Capacity-building: help develop life skills, confidence and independence.

Skills

Driver's license

NDIS screening

People skills

Job description

Yumaro is a multi-award-winning not-for-profit organisation dedicated to empowering people with disability to live independent, fulfilling lives. We provide a diverse range of innovative disability services to over 250 participants across the Eurobodalla and southern Shoalhaven shires. Our integrated approach combines supported employment, specialist accommodation, home and community supports, social programs, learning and capacity building, support coordination, and plan management. We are committed to building a more inclusive society—one where every person is valued, supported, and empowered to achieve their goals.

We are on the lookout for passionate and driven individuals who want to help and support people achieve their goals in an independent way. We are looking for casual workers.

Opportunities include providing:

• In home support- assist with personal care including grooming and feeding
• Community support- help clients with household chores such as cooking and cleaning and arranging transportation
• Support at our independent living complexes
• Social Services- community outings and day programs
• Capacity-building programs- help develop participants' life skills, confidence, and independence

What we seek

• Desire to work in community services in the disability sector
• Experience working with a diverse range of people
• Able to build relationships with residents, their families, your colleagues and other stakeholders
• Hold a current full NSW drivers license
• Have or able to obtain a NSW NDIS Workers Screening check

Please note:

Weekend availability and the ability to complete sleepover shifts are essential requirements for this role.

Desirable but not essential

• Recent qualification OR studying towards one in disability, individual support or community services
• Experience in Community Services
• Experience providing disability supports