Disability Support Worker

7 days ago


Wollongong, Australia United for Care 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.

Whether you're after stability or flexibility, we've got options. **Full-time** roles offer steady hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. **Part-time** gives you a regular roster with the option to pick up extra shifts, often equalling full-time hours. **Casual** roles let you choose shifts that suit your lifestyle, with flexibility and consistency built in.

**Live or work nearby? Even better.**

Ideal if you're based in or near:
**Wollongong, Fairy Meadow, Figtree, Corrimal, Unanderra, Dapto, Warrawong, Berkeley, Shellharbour, or Port Kembla.**

**About the Role**

The Mental Health/Disability Support Worker will provide support with people living with 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)
- Bachelor's in Nursing is highly desirable
- 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 mínimal 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.



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