Experienced Disability Support Worker – NSW

Victorian Home and Community Care; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Victorian Home and Community Care Newcastle NSW is seeking Experienced Disability Support Workers to provide person-centred and trauma-informed support across SIL, ILO, community access, day programs and in-home support. Shifts include weekdays, evenings, weekends and overnight supports.

You will follow participant plans, risk assessments and documentation, support with daily living tasks and personal care, and assist with medications per VHCC procedures.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Ability to work across SIL, ILO, community access and day programs.
• Ability to follow participant plans and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred and trauma-informed support.
• Follow support plans, Behaviour Support Plans and risk assessments.
• Support participants with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Assist with medication in line with training and VHCC procedures.
• Support community access, appointments and day programs.
• Recognise triggers and use de-escalation strategies.
• Apply authorised restrictive practices correctly and only when required.
• Encourage independence, choice and skill development.
• Complete clear and accurate care notes and incident reports.
• Maintain professional boundaries and participant confidentiality.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Person-centred approach

Strong boundaries

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Job description

Experienced Disability Support Worker – NSW

Victorian Home and Community Care – Newcastle NSW

You may work across Supported Independent Living (SIL), Individualised Living Options (ILO), Community access, Day programs, and In-home support. Shifts may include weekdays, evenings, weekends, public holidays and overnight supports.

Key responsibilities

Provide person-centred and trauma-informed support.

Follow support plans, Behaviour Support Plans and risk assessments.

Support participants with personal care and daily living tasks.

Assist with medication in line with training and VHCC procedures.

Support community access, appointments and day programs.

Recognise triggers and use appropriate de-escalation strategies.

Apply authorised restrictive practices correctly and only when required.

Encourage independence, choice and skill development.

Complete clear and accurate care notes and incident reports.

Maintain professional boundaries and participant confidentiality.

About you

Remain calm during challenging or complex situations.

Use initiative while following participant plans and procedures.

Have strong professional boundaries.

Be reliable, consistent and accountable.

Work well independently and as part of a team.

Have a positive attitude and growth mindset.

Be willing to learn and complete participant-specific training.

Communicate clearly and complete documentation on time.

Understand trauma-informed care and de-escalation strategies.

NDIS Worker Screening Check.

About us

VHCC is a registered NDIS provider delivering person-centred and trauma-informed supports across NSW and Victoria. We are looking for reliable and experienced Disability Support Workers who can provide safe, consistent and purposeful support.

Varied work across SIL, ILO, community access and day programs.

Supportive and structured working environment.

Participant-specific training.

Opportunities for ongoing shifts.

A growing organisation focused on quality support and participant outcomes.