NDIS Disability Worker - SIL Group Home (Mandarin/Cantonese speaking)

Disability Support Worker (Mandarin and Cantonese speaking only)

Location: Burwood

Shift Schedule: 24/7 rotating roster - morning, afternoon, and active night and sleepover shifts

Job Type: Casual

Pay Rate: SCHADS Award Level 2.1 + 25% Casual Loading (Current pay at Level 2.4 + 25% Casual Loading until further notice)

Base Rate + casual loading: Level 2.4 = $49.41 (penalty rates apply for afternoon, night, weekends and public holidays)

While this is a casual position, you may be scheduled for regular ongoing shifts to support work/life balance, with the potential to move into a permanent role.

About the Role

We are looking for caring Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking Disability Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) team in Burwood.

Speaking and understanding Mandarin and Cantonese is essential as you will support participants who prefer care in their own language and cultural environment.

About Ample Life

Ample Life provides Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Respite Accommodation (MTA/STA) services for NDIS participants across Sydney.

We believe participants receive the best support when carers share their language and culture. Our homes provide culturally appropriate care, familiar meals, activities, and communication that help participants feel safe, comfortable, and at home.

Essential Requirements





Qualifications & Checks

- Certificate III in Individual Support (or higher)
- Current First Aid & CPR
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain)
- National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module (or willing to complete)

Skills & Experience

- Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese
- Minimum 1 year experience supporting people with mental health, psychosocial disability, dementia or behaviours of concern
- Experience following Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs)
- Medication administration experience
- Experience with manual handling (E.g. hoists, slide sheets)
- Comfortable providing personal care
- Available for morning, afternoon, active night and sleepover shifts

Your Responsibilities

- Provide person-centred daily support and personal care
- Assist with community access and participant goals
- Administer medication safely
- Follow Behaviour Support Plans
- Use manual handling equipment safely
- Complete shift notes and incident reports
- Work closely with families, allied health professionals and the care team
- Maintain participant dignity, privacy and safety

What We Offer

- Competitive pay
- Ongoing training and career development
- Supportive team environment
- Prospect to make a real difference in people's lives

Nurses, Disability Support Workers and Aged Care Workers encouraged to apply

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📌 NDIS Disability Worker - SIL Group Home (Mandarin/Cantonese speaking) (Burwood Council)
🏢 Ample Life Care
📍 Burwood Council