Disability Support Worker

Connectability Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Connectability Australia is seeking a Disability Support Worker to join a team in New South Wales. The role involves providing personal care and assistance to a male participant (8 years old) and helping with community access and activities.

You will support walks and outings, offering gentle guidance and ensuring safe routines while promoting wellbeing. Ideal candidates will have experience with Autism and/or vision impairments, be patient and calm in communication, and capable of providing

Qualifications

• Valid Working with Children Check is mandatory.
• Experience supporting children with Autism and/or vision impairments.
• Patient, calm communication and gentle approach.
• Able to provide physical support when required.
• Reliable and committed to consistent support.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and domestic assistance.
• Assist with community access and activities.
• Support during walks and outings with gentle guidance.
• Encourage confidence, independence and engagement.
• Support the participant's wellbeing and development.

Skills

Working with Children Check

Autism support

Vision impairment experience

Calm communication

Job description

Disability Support Worker Jobs in New South Wales

We are seeking a Disability Support Worker to join a support team in Dee Why NSW 2099. This opportunity is ideal for support workers seeking extra shifts to complement their existing schedule.

About The Role:

• Providing support to a male participant (8 years old) – a valid Working with Children Check is mandatory.
• Assisting with community access and participation in activities.
• Supporting the participant during walks and outings, providing gentle guidance and physical assistance when required.
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and engagement in meaningful activities.
• Providing personal care and domestic assistance.
• Supporting safe routines while promoting the participant’s wellbeing and development.

About You:

• Female (preference).
• Experience supporting children with Autism and/or vision impairments.
• Patient, calm, soothing communication, and gentle in your approach.
• Confident providing physical support when required.
• Able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with families and support teams.
• Reliable and committed to providing consistent support.
• Understanding of sensory sensitivities and strategies to support emotional regulation.