Disability Support Worker | Sydney Inner West

Ample Life Care; Strathfield; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ample Life is seeking experienced and compassionate casual Disability Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) Care Team in Sydney Inner West, Strathfield and nearby suburbs. You will support participants with mental health, psychosocial and cognitive disabilities, helping them maintain their wellbeing, build independence and achieve their personal goals.

We are looking for someone confident in supporting individuals who may experience behaviours of concern or emotional

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience supporting people with mental health conditions, psychosocial disabilities and/or cognitive impairments.
• Experience supporting individuals with behaviours of concern using positive behaviour support strategies.
• Experience with manual handling equipment, including hoists and slide sheets.
• Confidence and willingness to provide personal care.
• Availability to work across a rotating roster, including sleepover shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supporting participants with mental health needs and behaviours of concern using appropriate positive behaviour support strategies and Behaviour Support Plans.
• Providing daily living support, including personal care, household tasks and daily routines.
• Promoting participants' independence, wellbeing and community participation through person-centred support.
• Assisting with medication administration and manual handling, including hoists and slide sheets, where required.
• Monitoring and reporting changes in participants' health, mental wellbeing and behaviour.
• Maintaining accurate shift notes and incident reports while respecting participants' privacy, dignity and individual rights.

Skills

Disability support

Mental health support

Willingness to work shifts

Job description

Disability Support Worker | Sydney Inner West

Location: Sydney Inner West - Strathfield and nearby suburbs

Roster: 24/7 rotating roster, including morning, evening and sleepover shifts

Pay Rate: SCHADS Award Level 2, Pay Point 1 + 25% casual loading

Why Join Ample Life?

- Although casual, there are opportunities for regular, ongoing shifts and consistent work.

- Supportive team environment.

- Professional development and career progression opportunities.

- Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference.

- Work in a culturally inclusive environment that values quality care.

About the Role

Ample Life is seeking experienced and compassionate casual Disability Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) Care Team.

You will support participants with mental health, psychosocial and cognitive disabilities, helping them maintain their wellbeing, build independence and achieve their personal goals.

We are looking for someone confident in supporting individuals who may experience behaviours of concern or emotional distress, and who can provide calm, consistent and person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting participants with mental health needs and behaviours of concern using appropriate positive behaviour support strategies and Behaviour Support Plans.

Providing daily living support, including personal care, household tasks and daily routines.

Promoting participants' independence, wellbeing and community participation through person-centred support.

Assisting with medication administration and manual handling, including hoists and slide sheets, where required.

Monitoring and reporting changes in participants' health, mental wellbeing and behaviour.

Maintaining accurate shift notes and incident reports while respecting participants' privacy, dignity and individual rights.

About You

Minimum 1 year of experience supporting people with mental health conditions, psychosocial disabilities and/or cognitive impairments.

Experience supporting individuals with behaviours of concern using positive behaviour support strategies.

Experience with manual handling equipment, including hoists and slide sheets.

Confidence and willingness to provide personal care.

Availability to work across a rotating roster, including sleepover shifts.

Mandatory Checks & Certifications

Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009).

Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC).

Current National Police Check - cleared to support people living with disabilities.

Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module - Quality, Safety and You (or willingness to complete before commencing).

100 points of identification.

About Ample Life

Ample Life provides Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Respite Accommodation (MTA/STA) services to NDIS participants across Sydney.

We specialise in culturally and linguistically aligned care, supporting participants from diverse backgrounds. We believe quality care starts with understanding each individual and creating welcoming home environments where participants feel respected, understood and supported to live as independently as possible.

Interested?

All applicants with appropriate Australian working rights are encouraged to apply.