Mental Health Support Worker - Flexible Hours & Growth

Anglicare; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive rates

Friendly team environment

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

AHS Nursing Agency in Dee Why NSW 2099 is seeking a Disability Support Worker to join a dedicated support team. This casual role offers ongoing shifts, starting with Tuesday 5:00pm – 7:00pm, with potential for additional shifts as rostered.

The role involves supporting a male participant (8 years old) with community access, personal care, and routine activities, with emphasis on safety and well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Disability Support Worker.
• Experience supporting children with Autism, sensory needs, or vision impairments.
• Ability to provide personal care, domestic assistance, and social support.
• Proactive approach to supporting clients to achieve goals and maintain community participation.
• Physically capable of providing safe mobility support and assisting with community access.
• Ability to build rapport with children and create a positive, supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Providing support with personal care and daily living activities.
• Assisting with domestic tasks.
• Supporting community access and participation.
• Encouraging safe mobility and confidence while walking.
• Assisting the participant to maintain independence within daily routine.
• Working collaboratively with family members and the broader care team.
• Providing practical support tailored to the participant’s individual needs.
• Following care plans and maintaining accurate documentation.

Skills

Disability support

Autism support

Vision impairment experience

Sensory needs

Communication

Reliability

Job description

We are seeking a Disability Support Worker to join a support team in Dee Why NSW 2099.

This opportunity is ideal for support workers seeking extra shifts to complement their existing schedule.

About The Role:

• Providing support to a male participant (8 years old) – a valid Working with Children Check is mandatory.
• Assisting with community access and participation in activities.
• Supporting the participant during walks and outings, providing gentle guidance and physical assistance when required.
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and engagement in meaningful activities.
• Providing personal care and domestic assistance.
• Supporting safe routines while promoting the participant’s wellbeing and development.

About You:

• Female (preference).
• Experience supporting children with Autism and/or vision impairments.
• Patient, calm, soothing communication, and gentle in your approach.
• Confident providing physical support when required.
• Able to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with families and support teams.
• Reliable and committed to providing consistent support.
• Understanding of sensory sensitivities and strategies to support emotional regulation.

Shifts Available (Ongoing):

• Tuesday: 5:00pm – 7:00pm (2 hours per week).

Additional shifts may be available in the future, subject to needs and roster availability.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Disability Support Worker.
• Experience supporting children with Autism, sensory needs, or vision impairments.
• Ability to provide personal care, domestic assistance, and social support.
• Proactive approach to supporting clients to achieve goals and maintain community participation.
• Physically capable of providing safe mobility support and assisting with community access.
• Ability to build rapport with children and create a positive, supportive environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing support with personal care and daily living activities.
• Assisting with domestic tasks.
• Supporting community access and participation.
• Encouraging safe mobility and confidence while walking.
• Assisting the participant to maintain independence within daily routine.
• Working collaboratively with family members and the broader care team.
• Providing practical support tailored to the participant’s individual needs.
• Following care plans and maintaining accurate documentation.

Compliance Requirements:

• NDIS Workers Screening Check (Service NSW).
• Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Full Australian driver’s licence and own car.

About Us: At AHS Nursing Agency, we pride ourselves on our warm, inclusive culture. We support our staff like family – and extend the same care to our clients. With participants all across Sydney, we’re always on the lookout for people who are dependable, respectful, and genuinely passionate about care.

Why Work With Us:

• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Competitive rates.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Training and development opportunities.

This is a casual employment position offering an attractive hourly rate depending on experience and availability.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by one of our friendly HR team members for an online or face-to-face interview.