Disability Support Worker - Make a Difference in Your Community

My Supports; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award rates

Flexible hours

Paid shift cancellations

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

My Supports in Tamworth invites you to join a local Disability Support Worker team, delivering person-centred, community-inclusive supports under the guidance of an experienced Team Leader.

You'll partner with clients and colleagues to understand needs, enjoy flexible shifts, above-award rates, paid shift cancellations, and ongoing training to support your career in disability services.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and listening skills essential.
• Compassionate, empathetic demeanour required.
• Own vehicle and full comprehensive insurance needed.
• Working with Children's Check, NDIS Orientation and Screening required.

Responsibilities

• Complete shifts 8am–5pm, 2–6 hours per shift.
• Deliver person-centred, community-inclusive supports.
• Collaborate with Team Leaders and fellow workers.

Skills

Communication skills

Listening skills

Empathy

Patience

Own vehicle

Working with Children's Check

NDIS Worker Orientation

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Australian Working Rights

Driver's Licence

Job description

Disability Support Worker - Make a Difference in Your Community

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.

Key responsibilities

• Complete shifts that vary between 8am–5pm Monday–Sunday, ranging from 2–6 hours per shift
• Deliver person-centred, community-inclusive supports to clients
• Work collaboratively with Team Leaders and fellow support workers

About you

• An enthusiastic and friendly outlook
• A compassionate and empathetic demeanour
• Strong listening and communication skills, along with patience
• Excellent relationship-building skills
• Own vehicle and full comprehensive insurance
• Working with Children's Check required prior to commencement
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module required upon commencement
• NDIS Worker Screening Check required upon commencement
• Permanent Australian Working Rights (Preferred)
• Australian Driver's Licence (Preferred)

About us

• My Supports is an organisation led by people with firsthand experience in disability.
• Earn above-award rates, even if shifts are cancelled last-minute
• Flexible hours with support for work-life balance
• If a shift is cancelled within 48 hours and we can't find you another shift, you still get paid
• Shift penalties for afternoons, nights, weekends, and public holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career advancement within a supportive team