Disability Support Worker – Redfern, Petersham & Surrounding Suburbs

United Foundation; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and perks

Referral bonuses

Leadership training

Job summary

United Foundation is recruiting casual Disability Support Workers to assist participants in Redfern and surrounding Inner Sydney areas. You will provide personal care, mobility support, meal preparation, and help clients access community activities in private homes or our supported living settings.

Ideal candidates bring 6 months of relevant experience or a Cert III/IV in Disability or Aged Care, strong communication, and the ability to manage behaviours with de-escalation techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience OR Cert III/IV in Disability, Aged Care, or other related fields is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, emotional intelligence, and boundary setting.
• Experience with high-intensity or complex behaviours (advantageous but not required for all roles).
• NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid, Driver’s Licence and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with personal care, meal preparation, mobility, and daily routines.
• Working in participants' homes or SIL/Vertical Villages.
• Collaborating with allied health clinicians, case workers, and family members.
• Managing complex needs as part of care plans.

Skills

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Boundary setting

De-escalation

Education

Cert III/IV in Disability or Aged Care

NDIS Worker Screening / First Aid

Job description

Our Purpose

At United Foundation- We provide safe, supportive homes through Vertical Villages and tailored accommodation. Our support helps participants live independently and on their own terms. We build communities where people feel they belong and can thrive.

Live or work nearby? Even better.

Ideal if you’re based in or around Redfern, including: Surry Hills, Newtown, Alexandria, Waterloo, Zetland, Erskineville, Petersham, Mascot, Rosebery, Rockdale and the Inner Sydney area.

Why Join Us?

Secure a highly desirable, Casual roles!

• Career Progression & Purpose – Make a real impact while growing your skills
• Next-Gen Workspaces – Work in smart homes and Vertical Villages built for safety and independence
• Training That Builds Leaders – Access to leadership, clinical, and behaviour support training
• Support That Has Your Back – Strong rostering, clinical, and P&C teams
• Wellbeing First – Free access to premium Employee Assistance Program
• Perks & Recognition – Enjoy big-brand discounts and referral bonuses

About The Role

We have multiple Disabilty Support Worker openings across various locations and skill sets. Based on your experience and availability, your shifts could involve:

• Diverse Settings: Working in participants' private homes (IHC) or within our specialist Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes/Vertical Villages.
• Essential Support: Assisting clients with personal care, meal preparation, mobility, and facilitating community access and daily routines.
• Specialised Care: Managing complex needs, which may include implementing Behaviour Support Plans (BSP), using de-escalation techniques for behaviours of concern, and administering medication.
• High Clinical Needs: Supporting participants with detailed health support plans and managing conditions related to trauma, forensic backgrounds, or other complex clinical requirements.
• Team Collaboration: Delivering meaningful, person-centred care while working closely with allied health clinicians, case workers, and family members.

About You

We’re looking for people with a range of experience and qualifications:

• Minimum 6 months experience OR Cert III/IV in Disability, Aged Care, or other related fields is highly desirable
• Strong communication, emotional intelligence, and boundary setting
• Experience with high-intensity or complex behaviours (advantageous but not required for all roles)
• NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid, Driver’s Licence and insured vehicle

If you’re passionate about helping people live life on their terms, we want to hear from you.