Disability Support Worker

SydWest Multicultural Services Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SydWest Multicultural is seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide individual, personalised care to participants in line with their NDIS plans. Responsibilities include personal care, meals, transport, and coordinating communications with support teams.

The role requires NDIS clearance, First Aid/CPR, and a strong grasp of person-centred planning, safety, and high-quality supports for individuals with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Current NDIS Worker Clearance Check.
• Current First Aid certificate and CPR.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Completed NDIS worker Orientation Module and Infection Control training.
• Fully Vaccinated against Covid-19.
• Tertiary qualifications in Disability, Social Science or related disciplines.
• 0 to 3 years of experience in a similar role (aged care, community / special needs education & teaching/community services).
• Epilepsy training.
• Knowledge and application of safe manual handling practices.
• Sound Knowledge of the NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators.
• Current Australian Driver's License and access to a registered and comprehensively insured vehicle (suitable for transporting consumers).
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.
• Experience in working with person-centred planning techniques in addition to delivering and leading excellent supports practices.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload while working under pressure.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of support services to individuals with complex to high support need disabilities and challenging behaviours (including medical support needs).

Responsibilities

• Provide and deliver individual and personalised care and support to participants in line with their NDIS plans.
• Assist with personal care, meals and health-related activities; house cleaning and transportation as needed.
• Communicate relevant information to the support team to coordinate services.
• Demonstrate safe and effective practices, delivering services in a caring and respectful manner.
• Support participants with person-centred planning and high-quality supports.

Skills

NDIS Clearance

First Aid & CPR

Working with Children Check

NDIS Orientation

Covid-19 Vaccinated

Disability/related qualification

Disability support experience

Epilepsy training

Manual Handling

NDIS Practice Standards knowledge

Driver's Licence & insured vehicle

Person-centered planning

Organisational skills

Support for complex/high needs

Education

Tertiary qualification in Disability or Social Science

Job description

SydWest Multicultural is not-for-profit organisations that are committed in providing a broad range of services across Greater Western Sydney, the Inner West and the City of Sydney. We are a leading organisation on cultural diversity offers flexible and integrated services across the life cycle for refugees and migrants; support for seniors; disability support; women and families; youth; housing support; and settlement services.

Our vision is to create an inclusive society where all people have equal opportunities to grow and thrive. Our organisational mission is to deliver quality services meeting diverse needs to maximise individual and community outcomes.

Job Description

PURPOSE

The Disability Support Worker provides and delivers individual and personalised care and support to participants, in line with their needs and choices, so that they may achieve their goals as stated in their NDIS plans.The Disability Support Worker's responsibilities may include personal care, preparing meals and other health and wellness related activities, house cleaning, transportation, and communicating relevant information to support. The Disability Support Worker will demonstrate a commitment to safe and effective practices, providing services in a caring and respectful manner in accordance with Sydwest and Riverlink's policies and procedures.

Desired Skills and Experience

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Current NDIS Workers Clearance Check.
• Current First Aid certificate and CPR.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Completed relevant training modules (e.g. NDIS worker Orientation Module, Infection Control training).
• Fully Vaccinated against Covid-19.
• Tertiary qualifications in Disability, Social Science or related disciplines.
• 0 to 3 years of experience in a similar role (aged care, community / special needs education & teaching/community services).
• Epilepsy training.
• Knowledge and application of safe manual handling practices.
• Sound Knowledge of the NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators.
• Current Australian Driver's License and access to a registered and comprehensively insured vehicle (suitable for transporting consumers).
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the needs and challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.
• Experience in working with person-centred planning techniques in addition to delivering and leading excellent supports practices.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload while working under pressure.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of support services to individuals with complex to high support need disabilities and challenging behaviours (including medical support needs).

Applications close Wednesday, 16th September 2026.