Disability Support Worker

2 days ago

Maitland, Australia Catered Supports Full time

Catered Supports is currently on the lookout for an energetic, outgoing and attentive Disability Support Workers to join our team. As a Disability Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in providing 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 availability during weekdays. Sleepovers, Overnight Awakes and Group Support Shifts are also available for applicants wishing to have a varied roster.

The role requires the provision of personal care, and mealtime management, which includes peg feeding, for which training will be provided.

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 & Current driver's licence
- Your Resume & 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:
**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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