Disability Support Worker – Swansea

3 days ago

City of Lake Macquarie, Australia Unitedforcare Full time

Our Purpose

We are dedicated to facilitating a space for our participants to call home in our tailored accommodation options to create a thriving community. We offer independent living opportunities that provide 24‑hour support models that empower people to live their lifestyle of choice.

Live or work nearby? Even better.

Ideal if you’re based in or around Newcastle, including:

Swansea, Hamilton, Mayfield, Merewether, Adamstown, Charlestown, Waratah, Jesmond, Lambton, Wallsend, Kotara, or surrounding areas.

About the Role

The Disability Support Worker will provide support with people living with Psychosocial, complex trauma, high challenging behaviors, and/or high physical / Clinical to align with their individual program plan.

Working with external care teams and families, the role is responsible for providing high‑quality, responsive, and person‑centered support to assist participants enhance their everyday living skills, gain access and participation in community to achieve their goals, enhance their quality of life and physical and mental health.

- Supporting clients with personal care, community access, and daily routines

- Working in participants’ homes or in our purpose‑built Vertical Villages (SIL/SDA)

- Managing complex needs including behaviours of concern, trauma, forensic backgrounds, and high clinical needs

- Administering medication and following detailed health support plans

- Implementing behaviour support plans and using de‑escalation techniques

- Providing meaningful, person‑centred care to NDIS participants

- Collaborating with clinicians, case workers, and families

About You

You will thrive and succeed in our team by bringing the following experience to this position:

- Minimum 6 months’ experience in disability, aged care, mental health, or related fields

- Certificate III/IV/Diploma in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care, or similar (preferred)

- Experience supporting people with Pyschosocial, mental illness, high physical needs, and behaviours of concern

- Demonstrated experience with high physical and clinical needs, including medication administration

- Strong understanding of professional boundaries, restrictive practices, and behaviour support

- Effective written and verbal communication, including clear case note writing

- Able to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure with minimal supervision

- Strong interpersonal skills to work both autonomously and as part of a team

- NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid, Driver’s Licence, and insured vehicle

If you’re passionate about helping people live life on their terms, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to build a meaningful career supporting independence, inclusion, and choice.

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