Female Disability Support Worker – Orchard Hills

Embrace Community Care; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive casual rates

Flexible work opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Supportive management

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Embrace Community Care in NSW is seeking a compassionate Female Disability Support Worker to join our team in Orchard Hills. You will provide person-centred support for a participant with complex needs, promoting independence, dignity, safety and wellbeing.

The role requires confidence, patience and experience in disability support, with strong communication skills and the ability to follow individual support plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support, aged care, mental health or related sector.
• Experience supporting clients with complex support needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient and compassionate approach.
• Ability to follow support plans and professional directions.
• Understanding of participant rights, dignity and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to a participant with complex support needs.
• Assist with personal care, daily living activities, meal preparation and household tasks.
• Support community access, recreational activities and social engagement.
• Provide emotional support and build a positive, respectful relationship with the participant.
• Follow individualised support plans and behaviour support strategies where required.
• Maintain the participant’s dignity, privacy, safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the participant’s needs and behaviour.
• Complete accurate shift notes, incident reports and other required documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the participant, family, support team and other professionals.
• Follow Embrace Community Care policies, procedures, NDS requirements and relevant legislation.

Skills

Disability support

First Aid & CPR

Communication skills

Patience & empathy

Driver's licence

Trust building

Education

First Aid and CPR certificates

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working With Children Check

National Police Check

NDIS Orientation Module

Australian working rights

Tools

Valid Australian driver’s licence

Job description

Embrace Community Care is seeking a compassionate, reliable, and experienced Female Disability Support Worker to join our team in Orchard Hills, NSW.

This role is suited to someone who has a genuine passion for supporting people with disability and has the confidence, patience, and experience to work with complex support needs. You will provide person-centred support while promoting the participant’s independence, dignity, safety, and wellbeing.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will:

1. Provide person-centred support to a participant with complex support needs.
2. Assist with personal care, daily living activities, meal preparation, and household tasks.
3. Support community access, recreational activities, and social engagement.
4. Provide emotional support and build a positive, respectful relationship with the participant.
5. Follow individualised support plans and behaviour support strategies where required.
6. Maintain the participant’s dignity, privacy, safety, and wellbeing at all times.
7. Recognise and respond appropriately to changes in the participant’s needs and behaviour.
8. Complete accurate shift notes, incident reports, and other required documentation.
9. Work collaboratively with the participant, family, support team, and other professionals.
10. Follow Embrace Community Care policies, procedures, NDS requirements, and relevant legislation.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for a female support worker with a strong background in disability support, particularly someone who is confident working with complex clients and challenging situations.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Previous experience in disability support, aged care, mental health, or a related sector.
2. Experience supporting clients with complex support needs is highly desirable.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
4. A calm, patient, and compassionate approach.
5. The ability to build trust and positive relationships with participants.
6. A genuine commitment to promoting independence and quality of life.
7. Ability to follow support plans, policies, and professional directions.
8. Strong understanding of participant rights, dignity, privacy, and safeguarding.
9. Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
10. Valid Australian driver’s licence.
11. NDIS Worker Screening Check.
12. Working With Children Check (WWCC).
13. National Police Check.
14. NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.
15. Australian working rights.

What We Offer

At Embrace Community Care, we value our support workers and provide:

1. Competitive casual rates of pay.
2. Flexible work opportunities.
3. Ongoing training and professional development.
4. Supportive management and a collaborative team environment.
5. Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives.
6. The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the life of a person with disability.