NDIS - Support Worker - Community Participation

True Living; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

True Living, a Sydney-based NDIS provider, is seeking Support Workers to help participants in their homes and communities. The role requires delivering person-centred support, including personal care, domestic assistance, meal prep and community access, with flexibility for weekends, evenings, holidays and overnight shifts.

The successful applicants will work across Sydney and collaborate with a team committed to safety, dignity and participant choice in line with the NDIS Practice Standards and

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• WWCC for paid roles or willingness to obtain
• NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain
• NDIS Orientation Modules or willingness to obtain

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities including personal care, eating and hygiene
• Support clients to communicate using their preferred methods
• Maintain accurate documentation and liaise with the team to ensure high-quality service

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability / Aged Care / Home & Community Care)

First Aid & CPR certification

Working with Children Check (WWCC)

NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain

NDIS Orientation Modules or willingness to obtain

Job description

NDIS - Support Worker - Community Participation

True Living is a Sydney-based NDIS provider dedicated to helping people with disability live independently, safely and with dignity in their own homes and communities. We deliver person-centred support that puts each participant's goals, choices and wellbeing first, guided by the NDIS Practice Standards and Code of Conduct. Our support workers are the heart of what we do, reliable, compassionate people who show up and genuinely care.

The Role

We're growing our team of Support Workers across Sydney. The successful applicant will need flexible availability, including weekends, evenings, public holidays and overnight shifts.

You will support NDIS participants with:

Domestic Assistance

Personal Care

Meal Preparation

Community Access

About True Living

True Living is a Sydney-based NDIS provider dedicated to helping people with disability live independently, safely and with dignity in their own homes and communities. We deliver person-centred support that puts each participant's goals, choices and wellbeing first, guided by the NDIS Practice Standards and Code of Conduct. Our support workers are the heart of what we do, reliable, compassionate people who show up and genuinely care.

The Role

We're growing our team of Support Workers across Sydney. The successful applicant will need flexible availability, including weekends, evenings, public holidays and overnight shifts.

You will support NDIS participants with:

• Domestic Assistance

• Personal Care

• Meal Preparation

• Community Access

All other aspects of daily living as per their NDIS Plan

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, eating and personal hygiene, using the principles of active support.

• Support individuals to use their preferred method of communication, ensuring they are heard, understood and responded to at all times.

• Work effectively with people who have high physical support needs and/or behaviours of concern, applying manual handling assessments and behaviour support plans in line with True Living policies and procedures.

• Maintain accurate documentation, records and data collection in accordance with relevant legislation and True Living policies.

• Communicate and collaborate with team members to ensure a consistent, high-quality approach to service delivery.

Mandatory Requirements

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care, Home and Community Care, or Mental Health (or working towards / willing to obtain) — industry experience or lived experience also considered

• Current COVID-19 vaccination certificate

• Valid NSW driver's licence, reliable vehicle and comprehensive car insurance

• Current First Aid and CPR certificates

• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC) for paid roles (or willing to obtain)

• NDIS Worker Screening Check / National Police Check (or willing to obtain)

• Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Modules (or willing to obtain)

• A smartphone with internet access, able to download our rostering app

• Proof of vaccination

Why Join True Living?

• A supportive, values-driven team culture

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle

• The chance to make a genuine, lasting difference in people's lives

True Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience of disability to apply.