Disability Support Worker

Parability; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Ongoing opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Parability is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide person‑centred care to NDIS participants across South West Sydney and Western Sydney, NSW. Multiple vacancies exist with immediate commencement, casual or permanent part‑time options and independent contracting opportunities.

Responsibilities include personal care, daily living support, meal prep, medication prompting, hoist transfers, domestic tasks and community participation, all delivered with privacy, dignity and

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain
• National Police Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate
• Infection Control Training Certificate
• Safe Meals Training Certificate
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
• Working With Children Check (where applicable)
• Participation in required training and competency assessments

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate personal care and daily living assistance
• Assist with showering, grooming and toileting
• Prepare nutritious meals and assist with feeding
• Support medication prompting or administration per plans
• Use hoists and transfer equipment safely
• Perform domestic tasks to maintain a clean, safe home
• Facilitate social participation and community activities
• Offer psychosocial support with recovery‑oriented approaches
• Maintain accurate shift notes and report concerns as required

Skills

Personal Care

Daily Living Support

Meal Prep

Medication Support

Manual Handling

Domestic Assistance

Social Participation

Psychosocial Support

Documentation

Education

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support

Certificate III/IV in Disability

Certificate III/IV in Aged Care

Nursing qualification or degree

Allied Health qualification

First year of Nursing Degree

Job description

Disability Support Workers Wanted – Multiple Positions | Immediate Start

South West Sydney & Western Sydney, NSW

Flexible Shifts | Ongoing Opportunities | Supportive Team

Make a Real Difference Every Day!

Parability is seeking compassionate, reliable and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our growing team and deliver high-quality, person-centred support to NDIS participants across South West Sydney and Western Sydney.

Multiple positions are available, with immediate commencement opportunities for suitable applicants.

We welcome applications from people interested in casual or permanent part‑time employment, as well as suitably qualified independent service providers for genuine contracting opportunities.

At Parability, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, empower participants and support people living with disability to enjoy greater independence, dignity, choice and quality of life.

Your Responsibilities

Depending on participant requirements, your role may include:

• Personal Care: Showering, grooming, dressing, toileting, continence care and pad changes.
• Daily Living Assistance: Supporting participants with personal hygiene, established routines and everyday activities.
• Meal Preparation: Preparing nutritious meals and providing feeding and hydration assistance where required.
• Medication Support: Medication prompting, assistance or administration in accordance with support plans, relevant training and authorisation.
• Manual Handling: Using hoists, transfer equipment and safe repositioning techniques in accordance with individual handling plans.
• Domestic Assistance: Cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, household organisation and maintaining a safe, hygienic living environment.
• Social and Community Participation: Supporting participants with shopping, appointments, social activities and community engagement.
• Psychosocial Support: Providing respectful, recovery‑oriented support to participants living with psychosocial disabilities.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate shift notes, reporting concerns and following individual support plans.

Flexible Shifts and Locations

Locations: South West Sydney and Western Sydney, NSW

We have multiple vacancies supporting participants with varying care requirements.

• Morning, afternoon and evening shifts
• Weekday and weekend opportunities
• Shifts generally ranging from 2 to 6 hours, subject to applicable minimum engagement requirements
• Opportunities for regular and ongoing rosters
• Immediate commencement opportunities

We particularly value support workers who can commit to regular shifts and provide consistency and continuity of care.

Essential Requirements

Are compassionate, patient, dependable and professional

Have experience providing disability support or relevant community care

Are confident assisting with personal care and daily living activities

Have experience with hoist transfers and safe manual handling, or are willing to complete appropriate training

Have strong spoken and written English communication skills

Maintain excellent personal hygiene and professional presentation, including short, clean fingernails suitable for safe personal care

Understand the importance of privacy, dignity, participant choice and professional boundaries

Can provide calm, respectful and person‑centred support

Hold a current Driver Licence and have access to a reliable, fully insured vehicle

Can work independently and collaboratively with participants, families and other support professionals

Experience supporting participants with complex physical care needs or psychosocial disabilities will be highly regarded.

Mandatory Screening and Training Requirements

Successful applicants must hold or complete the following as required for their role before commencing relevant duties:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• National Police Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Certificate of Completion
• Infection Control Training – Certificate of Completion
• Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals Training – Certificate of Completion
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
• Working With Children Check (where applicable)
• Participant‑specific training and competency assessments where required

Applicants must also provide relevant professional registrations, licences or qualifications applicable to their duties.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should hold at least one of the following:

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support
• Certificate III or IV in Disability
• Certificate III or IV in Aged Care
• Certificate III or IV in Home and Community Care
• Nursing qualification or degree
• Allied Health qualification
• Completion of the first year of a Nursing Degree, supported by an academic transcript
• Other relevant qualifications

Alternatively, applicants with a minimum of two years of relevant disability support or community care experience are encouraged to apply.

Engagement Opportunities

Parability offers opportunities through different engagement arrangements, depending on the nature of the role and operational requirements.

Employee Opportunities – Casual or Permanent Part‑Time

Successful applicants engaged as employees will receive:

• Employment under the applicable Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS Award) and National Employment Standards
• Pay rates based on the applicable classification, experience and employment arrangement
• Applicable penalty rates, allowances and entitlements
• Superannuation contributions in accordance with legislation
• Regular roster opportunities, subject to participant requirements

Independent Contractor Opportunities – ABN

Parability may also engage suitably qualified independent service providers where the proposed arrangement constitutes a genuine independent contracting relationship.

Contracting opportunities are subject to:

• A valid Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Relevant qualifications, screening and insurance requirements
• An agreed independent services contract
• Applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Assessment of the actual working arrangements to ensure appropriate worker classification

Holding an ABN does not automatically establish independent contractor status. All engagements will be classified according to their actual legal and operational arrangements.

Why Join Parability?

At Parability, we believe exceptional support begins with exceptional people.

When you join our team, you'll benefit from:

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Comprehensive participant handovers and role‑specific guidance

Flexible working opportunities

Ongoing professional development

Opportunities to build meaningful relationships with participants

A culture that values compassion, professionalism, respect and accountability

The opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's life every day

Parability is committed to equal opportunity, inclusive recruitment and person‑centred support. All engagements are subject to appropriate screening, qualification verification and applicable employment or contracting requirements.

If you're passionate about delivering high‑quality disability support and want to be part of a growing, values‑driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.