Disability Support Worker - Community Based

K's Support Services PTY LTD; Cessnock City Council; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts across service areas

Training and development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

K's Support Services PTY LTD – Cessnock NSW is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers for casual and part-time roles. You will provide dependable, person-centred support to NDIS participants in their homes and in the community, helping them build independence and participate in daily activities.

We value reliable, punctual team players who can work independently and as part of a supportive team. Current NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid/CPR, and a valid Australian driver’s licence are

Qualifications

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid & CPR
• Australian driver's licence and a reliable, insured vehicle
• Relevant disability support experience or qualifications (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Support participants with community access and participation
• Provide in-home support
• Assist participants to attend appointments and activities
• Help with daily living and household tasks
• Transport participants to community activities and appointments
• Complete clear and accurate progress notes
• Follow individual support plans and uphold organisational values
• Build positive and respectful relationships with participants and their families
• Support independence, choice and personal goals

Skills

NDIS knowledge

Compassionate care

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III/IV in Individual/Disability Support

Job description

Disability Support Worker - Community Based

K's Support Services PTY LTD – Cessnock NSW

Casual / Part-Time opportunities available

At K’s Support Services, we believe our support workers are one of our greatest assets. We're a small but growing NDIS provider and we're looking for compassionate, reliable and motivated Disability Support Workers to join our supportive and professional team.

As a Disability Support Worker, you'll provide dependable, person-centred support to NDIS participants in their homes and out in the community. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys helping people build independence, participate in their community and achieve their goals.

Locations

Cessnock & surrounding areas

Muswellbrook & surrounding areas

Port Stephens & surrounding areas

Key responsibilities

Support participants with community access and participation

Provide in-home support

Support participants to attend appointments and activities

Assist with daily living and household tasks

Transport participants to community activities and appointments

Complete clear and accurate progress notes

Follow individual support plans and uphold organisational values

Build positive and respectful relationships with participants and their families

Support independence, choice and personal goals

About you

We're looking for someone who is:

Caring, compassionate and respectful

Reliable and punctual

Confident working independently and as part of a team

Professional and able to maintain appropriate boundaries

Comfortable supporting people in their homes and within the community

Flexible and willing to work across a range of shifts

Current NDIS Worker Screening Check

Current First Aid & CPR

Australian driver's licence and reliable, insured vehicle

Relevant disability support experience or qualifications (desirable)

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, or equivalent (desirable)

Experience with manual handling and assistive equipment (desirable)

About us

K's Support Services is a growing, family-focused disability support provider supporting NDIS participants throughout the Hunter Valley. We believe in empowering the lives of people with disability through compassionate person-centred supports.

What we offer

A supportive and welcoming team environment

Opportunities to develop your skills and experience

Person-centred and meaningful work

Ongoing training and development

Flexible shifts across our service areas

Access to our employee assistance program for mental health and wellbeing support

A workplace where your contribution is valued and appreciated

Opportunities to grow with a growing local organisation

If you're looking for more than just a job and want to make a genuine difference in the lives of people with disability, we'd love to hear from you

Only applicants who meet the essential requirements will be considered.