Social Worker - Disability

My Disability Support Services; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Parking paid for

Hybrid work model

Job summary

My Disability Support Services in Sydney is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to assess clients' needs, develop tailored support plans, and provide counselling and advocacy.

You will collaborate with healthcare professionals and families to coordinate care, maintain confidential records, and contribute to service improvements with a focus on trauma-informed practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• Current AASW registration or eligible for registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' social, emotional, physical and practical needs to develop individualised support plans.
• Provide direct counselling and psychosocial support to individuals with disabilities and their families.
• Advocate on behalf of clients to access community resources, services and entitlements.
• Coordinate care and support services across multiple providers to ensure holistic and integrated support.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, educators, employers and other stakeholders to facilitate coordinated care.
• Support clients in developing coping strategies and building resilience to manage disability and life circumstances.
• Maintain detailed, confidential client records in line with legislation and policies.
• Participate in case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings to review progress and adjust plans.
• Contribute to development and evaluation of social work programmes and service improvements.
• Provide crisis intervention and support when clients experience acute emotional or social difficulties.

Skills

Disability experience

NDIS knowledge

Excellent communication

Trauma-informed practice

Cultural competency

Working with Children Check

Electronic records

Crisis intervention

Case management

Time management

Education

Bachelor or higher in Social Work

AASW registration or eligible

Job description

My Disability Support Services – Sydney CBD NSW

What you'll be doing

• Conducting comprehensive assessments of clients' social, emotional, physical and practical needs to develop individualised support plans


• Providing direct counselling and psychosocial support to individuals with disabilities and their families


• Advocating on behalf of clients to access appropriate community resources, services and entitlements


• Coordinating care and support services across multiple providers to ensure holistic and integrated support


• Liaising with healthcare professionals, educators, employers and other stakeholders to facilitate coordinated care and support


• Supporting clients in developing coping strategies and building resilience to manage their disability and life circumstances


• Maintaining detailed, accurate and confidential client records in compliance with relevant legislation and organisational policies


• Participating in case conferences and multidisciplinary team meetings to review client progress and adjust support plans as needed


• Contributing to the development and evaluation of social work programmes and service improvements


• Providing crisis intervention and support when clients experience acute emotional or social difficulties

What we're looking for

• A recognised qualification in social work, including a Bachelor's degree or higher qualification (such as a Master's degree) in Social Work or a related discipline from an accredited institution


• Current registration with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or eligibility for professional registration


• Demonstrated experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferably in a support, counselling or case management capacity


• Strong knowledge of disability support services, relevant legislation (such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme), and the disability rights framework


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work sensitively and respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds


• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough assessments, develop evidence-based intervention plans and evaluate outcomes


• Experience in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques


• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases and competing priorities


• Proficiency in computer systems and electronic record keeping


• A commitment to social justice principles and a genuine passion for supporting people with disabilities to achieve their goals


• Understanding of trauma-informed practice and cultural competency in service delivery


• Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one) and relevant police clearance

What we offer

• Young dynamic staff with potential to progress


• Car or Car allowance on offer


• Parking and expenses all paid for


• Hybrid work model available

About us

My Disability Support Services is dedicated to providing high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with disabilities and their families across Sydney. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities. We are committed to upholding the principles of dignity, respect, choice and inclusion in all our work. Our team comprises compassionate and skilled professionals who share a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for people with disabilities. We work collaboratively with clients, families, healthcare providers and community organisations to deliver integrated, holistic support. We pride ourselves on our inclusive workplace culture, our commitment to continuous improvement and our dedication to making a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.