Disability Support Worker - Weekends & Nights Essential
Locations
:
Jilliby
, Gosford and other Central Coast Areas
Must Be Available for Weekend and Night Shifts
Continuous Training Opportunities
Penalty Rates Applicable
Culture Connex is a registered NDIS service provider located in Tuggerah, NSW.
We are committed to uplifting and empowering people living with a disability, unique in the NDIS provider space.
Our Managing Director is leading the way as a person with a disability and an NDIS participant himself.
As a registered NDIS service provider, this valuable insight helps us in our advocacy efforts, allowing us to secure the support participant's needs while delivering high-quality services that are truly person-centred.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We have multiple positions for Disability Support Workers (DSW) across various locations.
You will be working with Adults and Children with various disabilities, which may include physical, intellectual, cognitive, brain injury and psychosocial disability.
You will be assisting the participant in accordance with their care plan in providing the participant with the best care for them to live a full and meaningful life.
The shifts available would suit someone who can work across a range of hours, including weekdays, evenings, active/non-active overnight shifts and weekends.
ABOUT YOU
You are a person who goes that extra mile
You enjoy making a difference in a person's life
You naturally care for the needs of others
You are active and enthusiastic
You are someone who enjoys challenges
MAIN DUTIES
General
Always check your understanding of the participant's required tasks before commencing your work.
Implement personal hygiene and infection control procedures
Be alert for changes in a participant's demeanor for signs of distress or apathy (uninterested or listless)
Adjust your tasks to meet participant's needs, preferences and priorities
Record all work as per the organisation's requirements
Work Practices
Duties will vary according to the participant's support plan but may include:
Assisting people in performing important daily activities
Facilitating daily tasks like personal hygiene and dressing.
With the inclusion of peg-feeding, bladder/bowel management,



and seizure management
Performing home-based tasks such as food preparation and housework
Undertaking tasks outside the home, such as shopping
Transportation in wheelchair accessible vehicles
Ensuring varied programs of social activities
Providing emotional support and companionship to a professional standard
Incorporate Child Safe Standards in their practice when working with children and young people
Report any real or potential risks of harm to a participant, including children and young people
Communicate
Clearly, inclusively, and respectfully
Adapt to participant's age, culture and cognitive ability
Understand individual communication–verbal and non-verbal
Use the best communication method to recognise the difference between Self and participant
Be persistent and patient
Build trusted relationships
Build relationships based on mutual respect
Determine what makes the participant feel safe and valued
Work with both participant and their essential people to understand how they are involved
Communicate directly with the participant unless otherwise determined
Prioritise the participant's voice during any conflict
Treat equally but recognise the imbalance in the relationship
Identify and report any threat in circumstances and setting
Rights
Understand participant and worker rights
Support participants to express views, raise concerns, report complaints and incidents
Work Collaboratively
Support all supporting stakeholders
Work within the role and responsibility
Recognise the participant's skills, experience and contribution to everyone in the team
Keep participants informed when sharing and discussing them
Focus on strengths
Be optimistic, hopeful and patient
Observe and respond
Review all relevant notes and support plan information
Identify needs and strategies
Clarify your understanding
Be observant,



attentive and present
Act responsively and flexibly
Celebrate reaching goals and independence
Maximise participants control and confidence
Health and Safety
Talk to the participant/supervisor about any intermittent conditions to determine strategies when confronted with the situation
Support access to preventative and responsive health, dental, etc
Respond quickly if the participant is uncomfortable, distressed, apathetic or in poor health
Identify potential and actual risks, then act promptly and in consultation with the participant
Escalate to your supervisor any situation when the participant is at risk
Identify and report any work health and safety issues
Promote independence and choice
Never use a restrictive practice unless approved and trained in the practice
REQUIREMENTS
Availability to Work Weekend and Night Shifts (Mandatory)
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Senior First Aid Certificate with a Valid CPR Certificate
Police Check
Working With Children Check (Paid)
Current Driver Licence
Smartphone
Reliable, Fully Registered and Comprehensively Insured Vehicle
Please Note:
Weekend and night work is an essential part of this role.
Applicants must be willing and available to work a range of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and overnight supports.
EXPERIENCE
Preferred minimum of six months of relevant experience
Experience supporting people with disability
Demonstrated continuing professional development
Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles
Use of equipment related to personal and work safety, including floor and ceiling hoists
Promoted participants' choice and independence
Supported participants in hygiene practices
SKILLS
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with various ages, cultures and ability levels
Ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
Strong time management and ability to prioritise.
Ability to use the Microsoft Office suite of programs and other computer systems for record-keeping.
Excellent problem-solving and conflict-management skills.
Ability to work as part of a team and maintain good working relationships.
SALARY
Competitive Pay Available

📌 Disability Support Worker (New South Wales)
🏢 Culture Connex
📍 New South Wales