Disability Support Worker

Scope; Warilla; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee assistance program

Cashback discounts

Career development & orientation

Job summary

Scope Aust in Illawarra provides disability support across Nowra, Warrawong, and Warilla. We are seeking casual Disability Support Workers to join our SIL homes and help people with complex disabilities belong and thrive.

You will deliver person-centred care, support daily living, and promote independence within structured plans, with emphasis on calm communication and safety. Orientation and development are offered.

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

Job description

Disability Support Worker – Illawarra (Nowra, Warrawong, Warilla)

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.

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 a pool of casuals to support across the Illawarra area 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.
• Current Level 2 First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• 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.

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