Female Disability Support Worker – Orchard Hills

Embrace Community Care Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Training & development

Supportive management

Employee assistance program

Job summary

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

The ideal candidate will have prior disability support experience, strong communication skills, and a caring, patient approach. You will work within an NDA framework, follow plans, and collaborate with family and professionals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in disability support, aged care, mental health, or related sector.
• Experience supporting clients with complex support needs is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient, and compassionate approach.
• Ability to follow support plans and policy directions.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to a participant with complex needs.
• Assist with personal care, daily living activities, meal prep, and household tasks.
• Support community access, social activities, and engagement.
• Provide emotional support and build a positive relationship with the participant.
• Follow individualised support plans and behaviour strategies where required.
• Maintain dignity, privacy, safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Complete shift notes, incident reports, and required documentation.
• Collaborate with family, support team, and other professionals.

Skills

Disability support experience

Complex client handling

Communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Job description

Female Disability Support Worker - Orchard Hills

Embrace Community Care - Orchard Hills NSW

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:

• 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, NDIS 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:

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

What We Offer

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

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