Disability Support Worker

24 hours ago

NewcastleMaitland, Australia Bendigo Advertiser Full time
Overview

Catered Supports is currently on the lookout for an energetic, outgoing and attentive Disability Support Worker to join our team. As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide person-centred 1:1 supports to people living with disability. We are seeking a proactive and passionate individual with strong problem-solving skills, initiative and weekday availability. Sleepovers, Overnight Awakes and Group Support Shifts are also available for applicants seeking a varied roster. The role requires personal care and mealtime management, including peg feeding, for which training will be provided. To learn more about us and our team, please visit our website:



Key Responsibilities
  • Active Support: Promote skill development and independence by encouraging participants to engage in meaningful daily tasks and decision-making, rather than completing tasks for them.
  • Community Participation: Support participants to access and take part in community-based activities, events, and services that align with their goals and interests, fostering social inclusion and confidence.
  • Personal Care: Support participants with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and mobility, while promoting dignity and independence.
  • Mealtime Management: Prepare and serve meals in line with individual needs, preferences, and requirements outlined in the participant's Mealtime Management Plan.
  • Safety Monitoring: Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and comfort of participants throughout the shift by regularly monitoring their environment and responding promptly to any needs, risks, or emergencies.
  • Record Keeping: Accurately document all supports provided, including daily notes, incidents, observations, and progress towards goals, in line with organisational and NDIS requirements.


Requirements
  • Previous experience in personal care or disability support roles preferred, but not required.
  • Reasonable level of physical fitness, health and resilience.
  • Availability to work shift work, including day supports.
  • Confident driving skills, including at night and on unsealed roads.
  • Access to a reliable vehicle and a current driver's licence.
  • Your resume and cover letter must outline your availability to be considered.
  • Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
  • NDIS Workers Screening Check or ability to obtain prior to commencing employment.


What We Offer
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Training opportunities including the option to undertake a Traineeship
  • Access to an Employment Assistance Program
  • Support from a service lead and 24 hours on call staff
  • Optional Staff Social Events
  • Superannuation, annual, sick and personal leave, and the option to accrue additional paid leave hours


How To Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience, availability and interest in the role to


Job Types: Part-time, Casual


Pay: $34.58 – $47.16 per hour


Expected hours: 10 – 35 per week



Benefits
  • Employee mentoring program
  • Professional development assistance


Licence/Certification
  • First Aid Certification (Required)
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Preferred)

Work Location: In person


Application Deadline: 22/08/2025

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