Disability Support Worker

Jobstar; Sydney; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobstar is seeking a casual NDIS Support Worker to assist participants at home and in the community in Sydney, NSW. Shifts are day-based with occasional nights or sleepovers as needed.

You’ll follow care plans, keep shift notes and collaborate with families and nurses to support goals. Essential checks and training are required, including NDIS screening, Working With Children, orientation, first aid/CPR, a valid driver’s licence and vaccinations.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to apply before starting
• Working With Children Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Quality, Safety and You)
• 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
• Willingness to complete induction and participant-specific training
• Experience in disability, aged care, healthcare or community services
• Manual handling training
• A language other than English

Responsibilities

• Personal care and everyday activities
• Daily routines and household tasks
• Companionship and community participation
• Support for 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

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate IV in Individual Support

Job description

New to the sector welcome
$35 - $45 an hour
NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to apply before starting
Working With Children Check

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. Y ou are compassionate,

honest and reliable, follow care plans carefully and know when to ask for guidance.

• 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
• Willingness to complete induction and participant-specific training
• 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