Disability Support Worker (Immediate start)

Healthcare Australia; Nowra; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free ongoing training

Weekly pay and superannuation

24/7 support with after-hours team

Consistent rosters

National opportunities

Job summary

Healthcare Australia is seeking Disability Support Workers for immediate start to support people with disabilities across Sanctuary Point, Nowra and surrounding areas. The role offers regular rosters, 1:1 support, and the chance to make a real difference in clients’ daily lives.

You will work with individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities, supporting daily living, community access, and personal goals while maintaining dignity and choice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III (or higher) in a relevant field.
• 12 months or more industry experience.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• NDIS Worker Screening (Paid) Check.
• Working with Children (Paid) Check.
• Ability to provide Government issued photo identification.
• Valid Australian working rights.
• Unrestricted Open Driver’s Licence.
• Reliable vehicle suitable for work use.
• Full Comprehensive Vehicle Insurance.
• A smartphone (iOS or Android).

Responsibilities

• Support people of all ages with intellectual and/or physical disability, and/or mental health conditions with high quality 1:1 support.
• Commit to regular and consistent shift schedules that match your availability, across day, night, weekend and public holiday shifts.
• Build relationships using clear communication and interpersonal skills, while promoting choice, dignity, and independence.
• Support customers with personal care, daily tasks, and community participation, which may include manual handling and respond effectively to challenging behaviours.
• Adapt to support each person's unique needs and respond to challenging behaviours.
• Assist with physical health, emotional wellbeing and positive routines.
• Implement care plans and maintain clear documentation.
• Provide timely and consistent communication to the operational team to support smooth coordination and high-quality service delivery.

Skills

12 months industry experience

Ability to provide Government issuedID

Education

Certificate III or higher in a relevant field

Tools

First Aid & CPR certificates

NDIS Worker Screening (Paid)

Working with Children Check (Paid)

Job description

Disability Support Worker (Immediate start)

Join Our Team of Disability Support Workers - Based in Sanctuary Point 2540, Nowra 2541, Bomaderry 2541 and surrounding suburbs.

As Australia's largest specialist healthcare workforce provider, we take pride in delivering exceptional support services across the country. This is more than just a role - it's a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people you support.

Do you have experience supporting people with disability in their daily living, community access, and personal goals? We're looking for Disability Support Workers who really care about what they do and how they do it. Are you organised and adaptable, and ready to make a difference in someone's life? If that's you, we'd love to hear from you.

Your New Role

• Support people of all ages with intellectual and/or physical disability, and/or mental health conditions with high quality 1:1 support.
• Commit to regular and consistent shift schedules that match your availability, across day, night, weekend and public holiday shifts.
• Build relationships using clear communication and interpersonal skills, while promoting choice, dignity, and independence.
• Support customers with personal care, daily tasks, and community participation, which may include manual handling and respond effectively to challenging behaviours.
• Adapt to support each person's unique needs and respond to challenging behaviours.
• Assist with physical health, emotional wellbeing and positive routines.
• Implement care plans and maintain clear documentation.
• Provide timely and consistent communication to the operational team to support smooth coordination and high-quality service delivery.

Why Join HCA?

• Opportunity to work with consistent, regular rosters
• 24/7 support through our dedicated after-hours team
• Genuine work-life balance
• Competitive weekly pay and superannuation
• Supportive and inclusive team culture within our NDIS division
• Access to free ongoing training for actively working employees
• Opportunities to transfer across states and divisions
• People-first culture where you are valued and supported

Let’s Talk About You

• A minimum Certificate III (or higher) in a relevant field
• 12 months or more industry experience
• If you have 6 months industry experience and are undertaking a relevant certificate, we are interested in having a discussion with you!
• Working with Children (Paid) Check
• NDIS Worker Screening (Paid) Check
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• Ability to provide Government issued photo identification
• Valid Australian working rights
• Unrestricted Open Driver’s Licence
• Reliable vehicle suitable for work use
• Full Comprehensive Vehicle Insurance
• A smartphone (iOS or Android)
• Availability to complete the online recruitment process, eLearning modules
• We will pay you to do the required theory and practical training

Diversity and Inclusion

At HCA, we are committed to embracing diversity and providing a safe, inclusive working environment for all. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

We also encourage applications from veterans, as a recognised employer through the Veterans Employment Program.

Additional information

• Be part of a supportive team that values care, communication and consistency
• Reliable, flexible work with consistent shifts and 24/7 support
• Grow your career with ongoing skill development and national opportunities