Disability Support Worker

Scope; Tahmoor; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts & retailer savings

Paid orientation

Training & development

Job summary

Scope Aust is seeking vibrant individuals to support people with disability in Rossmore and Tahmoor, NSW. Join our not-for-profit team delivering person-centred care across SIL homes, with orientation and career growth opportunities.

You’ll work varied shifts, complete screenings, and contribute to a supportive, inclusive environment that helps participants belong and thrive.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Check required.
• Working with Children Check required.
• Green P’s or higher NSW driver’s licence.
• Valid Australian working rights and international police check if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, respectful, person-centred support that promotes dignity and independence.
• Follow behaviour support strategies, routines, and safety procedures consistently.
• Support participants with daily living, personal care, health routines, and community access.
• Use calm communication and effective de-escalation to manage behaviours of concern.
• Work confidently and independently while following structured support plans.
• Maintain clear documentation and communicate effectively with the wider team.
• Bring patience, reliability, and a calm, supportive approach to every shift.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Flexibility

De-escalation

Education

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working with Children Check

Tools

NSW Driver’s Licence

Police Check

Job description

We are seeking vibrant and dedicated individuals who have a passion for creating meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive.

About the role:

We are recruiting 4 casuals to support across the Rossmore and Tahmoor areas in our SIL homes

• Provide warm, respectful, person-centred support that promotes dignity and independence
• Follow behaviour support strategies, routines, and safety procedures consistently
• Support participants with daily living, personal care, health routines, and community access
• Use calm communication and effective de-escalation to manage behaviours of concern
• Work confidently and independently while following structured support plans
• Maintain clear documentation and communicate effectively with the wider team
• Bring patience, reliability, and a calm, supportive approach to every shift

What you'll need:

• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and overnight (active/sleepover).
• NDIS Worker Screening Check & Working with Children Check.
• Green P’s or higher NSW driver’s licence
• Valid Australian working rights and international police check (if applicable).

What's in it for you?

• Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 per year tax free in addition to your standard tax-free threshold for salary)
• Employee Assistance Program (free confidential support and advice for workplace and personal issues)
• You will have access to cashback, vouchers, and discounts to over 500 popular retailers covering groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing and so much more.
• Your journey will commence with a paid, thorough orientation and you have the opportunity for a diverse career pathway. We have a team committed to helping you nurture your potential and grow your career with our training and development programs.

Who is Scope Aust:

For over 70 years, Scope Aust has supported people with complex disabilities to empower them to live the life they choose, guided by the belief that everyone deserves to belong and thrive. As one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability service providers, we operate across Victoria and New South Wales, supporting over 5,600 people from 425+ locations.

Scope (Aust) is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.