Support Worker

Manaia Assist; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Ongoing training

Career development

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Manaia Assist is seeking Disability Support Workers to help participants live meaningful lives across Sydney and surrounding areas.

You will support daily living, community access and personal care, following individual support plans with dignity and respect in a team-based, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, respectful and patient care.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and teamwork to support participants.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and daily living support.
• Community access and social participation.
• Meal preparation and household tasks.
• Development of daily living and life skills.
• Appointments, shopping and community activities.
• Emotional support and companionship.
• Follow participant support plans and safety requirements.
• Complete progress notes and required documentation.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliable & punctual

Strong communication

Person-centred support

Independent & team player

Driver's licence NSW

Education

Certificate III/IV in Disability Support

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting people with disability and making a genuine difference in their everyday lives?

Join the Manaia Assist Team

Are you passionate about supporting people with disability and making a genuine difference in their everyday lives?

Manaia Assist is looking for caring, reliable and motivated Disability Support Workers to join our team across Sydney and surrounding areas.

At Manaia Assist, we believe great support is about more than providing care. It's about building trust, encouraging independence, respecting individual choices and helping participants live meaningful and fulfilling lives.

About the role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will support participants with their individual needs and goals, following participant support plans and safety requirements while promoting participant dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Personal care and daily living support
• Community access and social participation
• Meal preparation and household tasks
• Development of daily living and life skills
• Appointments, shopping and community activities
• Emotional support and companionship
• Following participant support plans and safety requirements
• Completing progress notes and required documentation

About you

• Compassionate and respectful
• Reliable and punctual
• Patient and understanding
• Strong communicators
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Committed to person-centred support
• Willing to learn and complete required training
• NSW Driver's Licence (Required)

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required)
• Working With Children Check (Required)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Required)
• NDIS Supporting Effective Communication (Required)
• NDIS Supporting safe and enjoyable meals (Required)
• First Aid & CPR (Required)
• Infection Control Certificate (Required)
• NSW Police Check, where required
• Evidence of Australian work rights
• Able to work 2-3 days, excluding weekends
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in disability support, community services, individual support, aged care or a related field
• Certificate III or Certificate IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or a related qualification is highly regarded

About us

Manaia Assist is a workplace that values compassion, inclusion and teamwork, offering meaningful and rewarding work in a supportive team environment with ongoing training and development opportunities to grow your career.

Benefits

• Meaningful and rewarding work
• Supportive team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities to grow your career
• A workplace that values compassion, inclusion and teamwork
• Ongoing training opportunities to support your skills and professional development
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and wellbeing resources