Disability Support Worker

JOBSTAR PTY LTD; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

JOBSTAR PTY LTD in New South Wales is seeking a casual disability support worker to assist NDIS participants at home and in the community, respecting choices, privacy and independence. Shifts are mainly during the day, with nights and sleepovers possible depending on participant needs.

Training and competency assessment are provided to support complex health needs. You will work with participants to follow care plans, support daily living, and contribute to goal achievement while maintaining

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to apply before starting.
• Working With Children Check.
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Quality, Safety and Y ou)
• Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain before starting.
• Current driver's licence and a reliable, registered and insured car (required for this role)
• Vaccinations in line with our policy
• Australian work rights
• Willingness to complete induction and participant-specific training

Responsibilities

• Personal care and everyday activities
• Daily routines and household tasks
• Companionship and community participation
• Supporting participants to work towards their goals
• Following support plans, safety procedures and policies
• Keeping accurate, timely shift notes
• Communicating professionally with participants, families and the team
• Recognising and reporting changes in health or wellbeing
• Completing training relevant to the supports you provide

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Good communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support

Other language (desirable)

Job description

This is a casual position supporting NDIS participants at home and in the community, in ways that respect their choices, privacy and independence. Shifts are mostly during the day, with nights and sleepovers depending on participant needs, and are offered according to your availability. Support for complex health needs is only provided after the required training and competency assessment.

Key responsibilities

• Personal care and everyday activities
• Daily routines and household tasks
• Companionship and community participation
• Supporting participants to work towards their goals
• Following support plans, safety procedures and policies
• Keeping accurate, timely shift notes
• Communicating professionally with participants, families and the team
• Recognising and reporting changes in health or wellbeing
• Completing training relevant to the supports you provide

What we're looking for

Disability support experience is welcome but not essential. We value character, attitude and a willingness to learn alongside qualifications. Experience in aged care, healthcare, community services or other people-focused roles is relevant. You are compassionate, honest and reliable, follow care plans carefully and know when to ask for guidance.

Essential requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to apply before starting
• Working With Children Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Quality, Safety and Y ou)
• Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain before starting
• Current driver's licence and a reliable, registered and insured car (required for this role)
• Vaccinations in line with our policy
• Australian work rights
• Willingness to complete induction and participant-specific training

Desirable

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, or a related qualification
• Experience in disability, aged care, healthcare or community services
• Manual handling training
• A language other than English

Why consider?

• Nurse-led, so participants' health needs are understood and taken seriously
• Family-run, so you work directly with the people leading the organisation
• Person-centred work focused on the individual, not a task list
• Training, supervision and support from our Registered Nurses

Pay: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8.0 – 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person