Disabillity Support Worker

UNITED SUPPORTS GROUP PTY LTD; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITED SUPPORTS GROUP PTY LTD on the Central Coast is seeking motivated Disability Support Workers to join our Community Access and SIL teams. The role involves hands-on care, helping participants build independence and engage in community activities.

You will provide personal care, meal prep, transport and support to meet individual care plans, with shifts across mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and sleepovers as needed.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent is desirable.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• WWCC and NDIS Worker Screening Check required.
• Valid driver's licence and vehicle for travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living assistance.
• Medication support within your scope.
• Meal preparation, shopping and domestic tasks.
• Support community access and transport for participants.
• Support participants to develop independence and goals.
• Complete accurate case notes and documentation.
• Follow participant plans and organizational procedures.

Skills

Disability support

Reliability

Communication

Flexible shifts

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

First Aid & CPR certification

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Tools

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Driver's licence

Reliable vehicle for travel

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Casual position

Job Description

Join Our Team – Disability Support Workers Central Coast | Immediate Start Make a Real Impact – Build Capacity, Empower Lives

At United Supports, we go beyond simply providing care. We take the time to understand the people we support and advocate for their rights, choice and control. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support and are looking for motivated, reliable and flexible Disability Support Workers to join our growing Community Access and Supported Independent Living (SIL) teams across the Central Coast.

Why Work With Us?

Competitive Pay – Reflective of your experience and qualifications

• Meaningful

Work – Support people to build independence, participate in their community and work towards their goals

• Ongoing Training – Opportunities for continued learning, skill development and supervision
• Supportive Culture – A friendly team, accessible leadership and a practical, straightforward approach

Depending on the needs and goals of the participants you support, your duties may include:

• Personal care, including showering, dressing and personal hygiene
• Medication support within your training and responsibilities
• Meal preparation, shopping and domestic assistance
• Community access, appointments, social activities and transport
• Supporting participants to develop daily living skills, independence and confidence
• Supporting participants to work towards their individual goals
• Implementing participant-specific mealtime management, behaviour support and health care requirements
• Providing support within the community and/or a Supported Independent Living (SIL) environment
• Working a variety of shifts, which may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and sleepover shifts across various locations

All Disability Support Workers are expected to provide safe, respectful and person-centred support, follow participant plans and organisational procedures, maintain professional boundaries, and complete accurate and timely case notes and other required documentation. What We’re Looking For:

• Someone who is genuinely passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives
• A reliable team member who takes responsibility for their shifts and commitments
• Someone who is open to feedback, willing to learn and ready to contribute to the wider team
• A high standard of professionalism, communication and integrity
• Strong attention to detail when completing case notes, documentation and WHS requirements
• Flexibility to work across different participants, locations and shift types, including assisting with additional shifts where reasonably required
• The ability to follow participant support plans, health care plans, behaviour support plans and organisational procedures

Skills and Requirements:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent – desirable
• Current

First Aid and CPR

• Current

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current driver's licence
• Reliable, roadworthy and comprehensively insured vehicle suitable for work-related travel
• Ability to travel across the Central Coast and work a variety of shift times, days and hours
• Previous experience supporting people with complex needs, behaviours of concern and/or health care plans – desirable

This is an active, hands-on role that requires reliability, initiative and genuine engagement with participants. We maintain high standards of support and expect our team members to take their responsibilities seriously.