NDIS Support Worker (Penrith, 2750)

Montessori Care; Penrith; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Competitive hourly rates

Stable client assignment

Job summary

Montessori Care is seeking compassionate carers to support an NDIS participant at home. You will provide essential daily living assistance, transport to appointments, and social support in a consistent home environment.

Ideal candidates have disability or aged care experience, are comfortable with dogs, and hold current First Aid/CPR and an NDIS screening. A NSW driver’s licence and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability, aged care or community support.
• Comfortable around dogs in the client’s home.
• Compassionate, dependable and professional approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with medication administration.
• Commitment to promoting client dignity and independence.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
• First Aid & CPR Certification (current).
• Valid NSW Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Domestic support (light cleaning, laundry, meal preparation).
• Community access and transport to appointments or activities.
• Social and emotional support.
• Assisting with daily routines and goal-based activities.
• Following care plans and collaborating with families and allied health professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Medication administration

First Aid & CPR

NDIS worker screening

Driver's licence

Job description

Employment Type: Casual/Temporary with the possibility of ongoing Full Time or Part Time opportunities

Location: Penrith, 2750

Montessori Care is one of Australia’s trusted providers of in-home disability and aged care services. Our team delivers personalised, person-centred care that empowers individuals to live with dignity, independence, and purpose. Inspired by the Montessori philosophy, we focus on promoting autonomy, choice, and respectful support.

About the Role

You will work directly with an NDIS participant who requires support that enhances their independence, wellbeing and quality of life in their own home. This is a consistent, ongoing placement with a mix of day, overnight and night shifts available across the week, so there’s flexibility to find the pattern that suits you.

Key Responsibilities

• Domestic support (light cleaning, laundry, meal preparation)
• Community access and transport to appointments or activities
• Social and emotional support
• Assisting with daily routines and goal-based activities
• Following care plans and working collaboratively with families and allied health professionals

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in disability, aged care or community support (preferred)
• Comfortable around dogs, as the participant has a much-loved pet
• Compassionate, dependable and professional approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with medication administration
• Commitment to promoting client dignity and independence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• First Aid & CPR Certification (current)
• Valid NSW Driver's Licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Why join Montessori Care?

• $100 joining bonus after your first 50 hours
• Competitive hourly rates with applicable penalty rates
• Work with one stable, long-term client in a consistent environment
• Be part of a coordinated, well-managed team that supports you
• Provide genuinely person-centred support that matters