Support Worker - Community - Marsfield

Zenitas; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction

Paid travel between client shifts

Employee referral bonus ($300)

Tailored onboarding

Competitive pay

Values-driven workplace

Job summary

Claro Disability Services in Marsfield, NSW, seeks a compassionate Disability Support Worker for casual shifts. You will provide person-centered care, assist with mobility, daily tasks, and medical plans, and help clients engage in community activities.

You will collaborate with families and health professionals, uphold consent and independence, and apply cultural humility in diverse settings. A Driver’s Licence and NDIS clearance are preferred; you’ll join a supportive team delivering quality

Qualifications

• Driver’s License, reliable vehicle and comprehensive car insurance.
• At least one year’s experience as a Disability Support Worker.
• NDIS Clearance, First Aid (3 yrs), CPR (12 months) & National police clearance - or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Person-centered planning: Chat with the client (and family/advocates), understand goals and routines.
• Complex physical care: Help with mobility, transfers, positioning, daily tasks, and devices as outlined in the plan.
• Medical support: Monitor changes, follow med/clinical plans, liaise with care team when needed.
• Social time and participation: Facilitate meaningful activities and community access aligned with interests.
• Autonomy and advocacy: Support decision-making and independence while respecting consent.
• Cultural humility: Respect backgrounds, beliefs, and ways of being.

Skills

Manual Handling

Acquired Brain Injury

Medication Administration

Changed Behaviours

Mealtime management

Complex Bowel Care

Severe Dysphagia Management

Job description

Position: Disability Support Worker

Location: Marsfield, NSW

Employment Type: Casual

Pay: SCHADS Award Rate

About Claro Disability Services:

At Claro, we help people with complex needs live more independent and confident lives. We set the standard for specialist disability services, delivering excellence in complex support. With 30 years of experience and national coverage, we provide the right homes, support, and transitions guided by expertise and delivered with care.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an internal Claro team member to join a supportive and inclusive team. We are seeking a Community Disability Support Worker located in Marsfield, NSW

Each day may look a little different, but your work will be centered around the following:

• Person-centered planning: Chat with the client (and family/advocates), get to know them and understand goals and routines.
• Complex physical care: Help with mobility, transfers, positioning, daily tasks, and devices (wheelchairs, aids, etc.) as outlined in the plan
• Medical support: Watch for changes, follow med/clinical plans, and liaise with the care team if things shift.
• Social time and participation: Bring meaning, fun, and community access aligned with interests.
• Autonomy and advocacy: Support decision-making, respect consent, boost independence where possible.
• Cultural humility: Respect backgrounds, beliefs, and ways of being

What makes this role exciting

• You’ll work with people who have big, real-world needs, from mobility and medical care to daily routines, communication, and fun activities.
• Every client is a unique story. You’ll tailor support to their goals, vibes, routines, values, and culture.
• You’ll team up with families, medical professionals, and other support workers to keep everything running smoothly.

Who we’re looking for

• A person-centered, warm, patient, and genuinely caring soul.
• Interest or experience in complex care, disability, and health nuances.
• Great communicator: listens well, reads cues, and adapts to different styles.
• Reliable and professional, with good notetaking and teamwork.
• Flexible and adaptable; comfortable with changing needs and shifts.
• Values fit: Bring Energy, Nurture and Care, Act with Integrity, Listen and Connect in action.
• Additional competencies required: Manual Handling, Acquired Brain Injury, Medication Administration, Changed Behaviours, Mealtime management, Complex Bowel Care, Severe Dysphagia Management

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Driver’s License, reliable vehicle and comprehensive car insurance
• At least one year’s experience as a Disability Support Worker
• NDIS Clearance, First Aid (3 yrs), CPR (12 months) & National police clearance - or willingness to obtain

Available roster

• Wednesday, Thursday and Friday Mornings
• More shifts will be allocated based on rostering needs

What we Offer

• Paid induction and training when you start
• Paid travel between client shifts (minimum distance applies)
• Real-impact, person-centered work that’s meaningful day-to-day.
• Employee referral bonus to the value of $300
• Tailored onboarding for each client and ongoing support from a clinical team.
• A kind, collaborative team that values your voice and growth.
• Competitive pay and clear paths to deepen your skills and roles.
• A workplace that lives our values every day, in every interaction.
• Employee of the month

We are a value-led organization, we bring energy, act with integrity, nurture and care and we listen and connect. Our values demonstrate our commitment to our people, customers, and community, and define who we are, what we do, and how we do it. When we come together, we shine.

"We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, committed to supporting an inclusive & diverse workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people of all ages, cultural identities and gender identities"