Disability Support Worker

8 hours ago

Lake Munmorah, New South Wales, Australia Support Worker Co Full time $44,590 - $93,180 per year

About Us:

Support Worker Co is a leading Support Worker Agency that provides best fit Youth Workers to Youth Service Organisations across Australia.

We currently have casual, residential Youth Worker roles to provide specialised support for a young person with Cerebral Palsy and potential to also work at other 24-hour residential settings. 

Role Responsibilities:

Youth Workers will be required to:

  • Provide specialised support for a young person with Cerebral Palsy, including:
  • Stoma care
  • Personal care
  • Use of hoists and slings- Manual Handling experience
  • Medication administration and documentation
  • Other disability-related activities
  • Deliver high-quality care and support within a 24-hour residential setting to children and young people who are unable to live with their families, kinship carers, or foster carers.
  • Work a variety of shifts, including:
  • Day shifts – from 06:
  • PM Afternoon & sleepover shifts – from 14:00 or 18:00 – 09:30 next day
  • Respond to the young person's physical, emotional and functional needs and support the development of their personal skills.
  • Work within a team to provide disability care, trauma-informed and therapeutic care to young people presenting with complex needs due to past trauma and abuse.
  • Provide a safe and homely environment while supporting young people to achieve their goals.
  • Assist with administrative requirements and household duties.

*What You Need:*

  • A minimum Certificate III in Individual Support or a Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention or a recognised tertiary qualification in Youth Work, Community Services, or a related qualification (or working towards).
  • Experience supporting high-risk youth in a residential care setting.
  • Experience supporting children and young people with disabilities, including Cerebral Palsy.
  • Australian Driver's License (international licenses not accepted).
  • Current First Aid Certificate with CPR.
  • Working with Children Check (paid employee status).
  • National Police Check (current).
  • Reliable car with registration certificate.
  • Reliable smart phone with data.
  • Ability to work a combination of morning, afternoon, and overnight shifts (active and/or sleepover).
  • Previous experience working with children and young people with complex needs

What We Offer:

  • Great pay rates and weekly pay $44.59 per hour plus penalties.
  • Thorough organisational induction, ongoing training, and support.
  • Consistent hours with casual flexibility (opportunity to pick up backfill shifts).
  • Dedicated Service Delivery Team providing coaching and guidance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and ongoing supervision.
  • Easy-to-use rostering app for shifts, reporting, and availability management.
  • Refer & Earn incentive – $150 voucher for each successful referral.

How to Apply:

After you apply, you will be sent a link to complete our online screening questions to help us process your application faster. Please keep an eye on your spam folder during the recruitment process.

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