Disability Support Worker

Jobstar Pty LTD; Sydney; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobstar Pty LTD is seeking casual disability support workers to assist NDIS participants at home and in the community, respecting choices, privacy and independence. Shifts are day-focused with occasional nights and sleepovers based on participant needs.

Complex health support is provided after required training and competency assessment. We value compassionate, reliable individuals who can follow care plans, communicate professionally with families and the team, and commit to ongoing training.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Check required 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 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

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

Willingness to learn

Follow care plans

Communication

Teamwork

Language other than English

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support

First Aid and CPR certification

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. 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