Disability Support Worker - Make a Difference in Your Community

My Supports; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Shifts

Above Award Pay

Kilometre Reimbursement

Sleepover Allowance

Complex Care Allowance

Career Growth

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

My Supports is seeking a Disability Support Worker to join a local Neighbourhood Team in Long Jetty, NSW. You will help deliver person-centred, community-inclusive supports to clients in their SIL houses, with optional sleepover shifts and additional relief work.

Successful applicants will hold a current Working with Children's Check. The role offers flexibility, above-award pay for shifts, and opportunities for career growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Permanent Australian Working Rights (Preferred)
• Australian Driver's Licence (Preferred)
• Comprehensive Car Insurance (Required upon commencement)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Required upon commencement)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required upon commencement)

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to clients in their home and community.
• Engage in person-centred planning and maintain professional boundaries.
• Support clients with daily living activities and social participation.
• Collaborate with the team to understand client needs and report changes promptly.

Job description

Disability Support Worker - Make a Difference in Your Community

My Supports is an organisation led by people with firsthand experience in disability. As a Disability Support Worker, you'll join a vibrant local Neighbourhood Team with a close-knit group of fellow support workers, all led by an experienced Team Leader.

Our Team Leaders offer day-to-day support and guidance, collaborating with you to understand our clients' needs. This approach helps us deliver person-centred, community-inclusive supports.

We are seeking Support Workers in Long Jetty to work in one of our Supported Independent Living houses.

We have sleepover shifts available to support our male and female clients who range from ages 37 to 50 years old. Extra relief work also available.

Successful applicants will hold a current Working with Childrens Check.

About You

We are looking for people with a passion for making a difference,regardless of experience. You will bring:

• An enthusiastic and friendly outlook.
• A compassionate and empathetic demeanour.
• Strong listening and communication skills, along with patience.
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• The ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.

Experience with personal care or challenging behaviours is beneficial but not required. We encourage individuals with lived experience or a desire to make a positive impact to apply.

Why Join My Supports?

We know that working in remote areas can be challenging, so we strive to make the role as rewarding as possible:

• Flexibility & Paid Shifts: If a shift is cancelled within 48 hours and we can't find you another shift, you still get paid.
• Higher than award rates: A two-hour shift attracts an average $38.00 - $39.26 rate per hour and we pay a higher sleepover shift allowance too!
• Additional Earnings: Kilometre reimbursement, shift penalties for afternoons, nights, weekends, and public holidays.
• Complex Care Allowance: Additional pay for working with high-intensity clients.
• Career Growth: Ongoing training, professional development, and career advancement within a supportive team.
• Work-Life Balance: We value balance and ensure that our support workers have the time they need to maintain their personal lives while providing exceptional care.

Commitment to Diversity Statement

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported to thrive. Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process to ensure full participation.

Requirements

Permanent Australian Working Rights (Preferred)

Australian Driver's Licence (Preferred)

Comprehensive Car Insurance (Required upon commencement)

NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Required upon commencement)

NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required upon commencement)

For more information, contact Taylor Christiansen at ***************@mysupports.com.au. Please do not send resumes directly to this email;