Disability Support Worker

5 days ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Aligned Community Care Full time $33,000 - $38,000 per year

Join Aligned Community Care as a Mental Health Disability Support Worker

Are you experienced in mental health support and passionate about making a real difference in people's lives?
At Aligned Community Care, we're seeking skilled and compassionate Disability Support Workers to support participants with psychosocial disabilities and complex behaviours. We strongly encourage applications from people identifying as Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, or Pacific Islander.

Location: Wollongong region
Support Ratio: 1:1
Shifts Available: 6am–2pm OR 2pm–10pm Sleepover 10pm–6am OR 4pm - 8am (includes sleepover)
Male & Female Staff Needed

Why Join Us?

  • Flexible Casual Roles – Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle.

  • Professional Growth – Ongoing training, development, and career advancement.

  • Supportive Team Culture – Be part of a values-driven, inclusive organisation that puts people first.

About Aligned Community Care

As a full-service NDIS provider, we offer Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), Community Support, and Nursing Services. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and well-being.

Your Role

As a Mental Health Disability Support Worker, you'll provide vital daily assistance and meaningful engagement, including:

  • Supporting personal care and independent living skills

  • Managing behaviours of concern using trauma-informed approaches

  • Assisting with public transport, job placement, and community participation

  • Collaborating with families, allied health professionals, and stakeholders

  • Promoting social inclusion and advocating for client rights

Who We're Looking For

You are a motivated, compassionate, and experienced support worker who:

  • Has at least 1 year of experience supporting people with mental health challenges or psychosocial disabilities

  • Holds (or is working towards) a Certificate III or IV in Community Services, Individual Support, or similar

  • Understands and applies trauma-informed and person-centred practices

  • Has experience with continence care and behaviour support plans

  • Demonstrates excellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skills

We Celebrate Diversity

We value the lived experience of our team members and strongly welcome applications from:

  • People with disabilities

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

  • LGBTQIA individuals

  • People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Ready to Apply?

Send us your resume (cover letter optional)
Questions? Contact Moneca, Talent Acquisition & Development Manager
Phone: ***
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Pay Rate: $33–$38 per hour (based on experience & qualifications)
Job Type: Casual

Be the difference in someone's journey — join Aligned today.

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