Disability Support Worker

**1.**_**Disability Support Worker**_

Are you an experienced Disability Support Worker with the skills and patience to support individuals with complex needs? Diligent Care is looking for a dedicated professional to provide one-on-one support for young adult participants with ASD-3, Global Developmental Delay (GDD), Epilepsy, Chronic Gut Pain, etc. These participants are **non-verbal** and exhibit **physical behaviours of concern**, including aggression towards self and others.

**About the Role**

This permanent position involves supporting the participants at our **day program and group home in Kenthurst, NSW and Rouse Hill, NSW** (and surrounding areas). **Day, evening and night shifts available 7 days a week.**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Providing **personal care, toileting, transport, and companionship**.
- Supporting the participant in **daily activities and community outings**.
- Following and implementing the **Behaviour Support Plan** effectively.
- Documenting incidents, progress, and daily support activities accurately.
- Ensuring safety by using appropriate **restrictive practices** where required.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- **Experience with physical behaviours of concern**, including aggression.
- Understanding of **restrictive practices**:

- **Proficiency in English** for documentation and communication.
- Ability to follow structured support plans and work in a team.
- **Preferably a physically built, taller person**to match the participant’s support needs.

**Why Join Us?**
- Work in a **supportive and professional environment**.
- Opportunity for a **permanent role** if suitable with the participant/s.
- Be part of a team making a real difference in disability support.

Essential Documentation/Criteria:

- Driver Licence (Red P & above/ or International)
- Registered, insured car
- Valid Australian work authorisation OR A valid visa to work in Australia
- Police Check clearance
- At least 2 COVID-19 Vaccinations
- NDIS Worker Check
- NSW Working with Children Check
- Current and valid First Aid and CPR certificate

Applications close when the available vacancies are filled, therefore, APPLY NOW

**Job Types**: Part-time, Fulltime

**Fulltime/ Part-time hours**: minimum 15 per week (discussion encouraged)

**Part-time Pay**: From $28.12 per hour (negotiable)

**2.**_**Promotional Relations Officer**_

Are you passionate about making a difference in the disability sector? Do you have strong communication and relationship-building skills? Join **Diligent Care** as a **Promotional Relations Officer** and help us grow our network to support more individuals and families

**About Us**

Diligent Care is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities by fostering independence, confidence, safety, comfort and enjoyment. Our mission is to provide opportunities for purposeful and fulfilling living that benefit participants, their families, our staff, and the wider community.

**About the Role**

We are seeking an energetic and professional **Promotional Relations Officer** to expand our reach by:

- Setting up meetings with potential clients, families, caregivers and organisations.
- Establishing partnerships with schools (including special schools), churches, and other disability service providers.
- Representing Diligent Care at community events, expos, and networking opportunities.
- Developing outreach strategies to increase awareness of our programs and services.

**What We’re Looking For**:

- Excellent verbal and written English (first-language or equivalent)
- Excellent communication and networking skills.
- Experience in marketing, community engagement, or disability services is an advantage but not essential.
- Ideally a young, energetic and enthusiastic individual to join our team.
- A passion for advocacy and supporting people with disabilities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Future opportunity to manage social media presence

Essential Criteria:

- Driver Licence (Red P & above/ or International) and registered, insured car (required)
- Valid Australian work authorisation (required) OR A valid visa to work in Australia
- Police Check clearance
- At least 2 COVID-19 Vaccinations

Documents:

- NSW Working with Children Check or willing to obtain
- Current First Aid and CPR certificate or willing to obtain

Applications close when the available vacancies are filled, therefore, APPLY NOW

**Job Types**: Casual, Part-time

**Part-time hours**: 15-20 per week

**Part-time Pay**: From $28.12 per hour

**Casual Pay**:From $32.88 per hour

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $28.12 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Application Question(s):

- Do you live within 20 kms of Kenthurst, NSW, Australia?

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Australian Driver's Licence OR International Licence (required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person