High-Needs Support Worker (Female) | Private Home | Ongoing Casual - Permanent considered
We are seeking a dedicated and physically capable female support worker to join our small, family-oriented team to provide high-needs care for a young adult with a complex physical disability.
This role goes beyond standard support work and requires a professional who is truly interested in helping this individual live their very best life.
Critical Requirements:
You must have fluent spoken and written English.
This is essential for reading, understanding, and strictly following complex policy documents and care instructions.
This role is physically demanding.
You must be strong and capable of performing manual handling and high-needs physical support.
Applicants must hold full, unrestricted Australian work rights and be eligible to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Values:
You consider yourself to behighly reliableandpunctual.
You'd love a role where you are considered as anintegralpart of the team and want toprioritisethis position.
You pride yourself in beingresponsibleand are able to listen intently and follow specific directions accurately.
You have a high amount ofempathyfor others, have a relaxed and patient approach and are able to remain composed in all situations.
You possess a natural ability tosense changes, read moods and are able to anticipate needs before they elevate.
You place a high premium ontrust,kindness, and beingpatient.
You bring a positive,funenergy to the home and areself-motivatedto find ways to make the day-to-day engaging.
You have aninspiringoutlook and a genuine desire to support a young adult in living their best life.
Training / Qualifications:
Certificate III or higher in disability support or a nursing related course (or the willingness to obtain).




And/or equivalent demonstrated experience in delivering high intensity supports.
Training in specialised high needs support (or the willingness to obtain immediately on commencement): Dysphagia support, Seizure management, Wound management, Medication Assistance, Manual Handling, and Communication.
Clearances:
NDIS Worker Screening check
National Police check
Working with Children check
Licence:
Valid Australian Driver's Licence and insured reliable vehicle.
Certifications:
Current First Aid (within 3 years) and CPR certificates (within 12 months).
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
Deliver high-intensity daily personal activities and personal care
Provide mealtime and feeding support
Provide therapy support - assisting with prescribed mobility exercises
Implement and follow specialised health support plans
Provide meaningful social and community participation support
Provide domestic assistance
Immediate start -
On the job training will commence immediately
Availability Requirement:
Must be available for shifts between September and December due to being a peak leave period for our existing team, a leave blackout period applies during these months.
We are building a 24/7 roster alongside existing staff which include shifts for daytime, afternoon, evening, overnight, and weekends.
Candidates with versatile availability will be highly regarded.
Employment Type:
This is an ongoing casual position, however permanent placement will be considered for the right applicant.
What We Offer:
A supportive, respectful home environment where your contribution is truly valued as part of our small team.
Pay Rate:
Hourly rates are paid in accordance with the SCHADS Award with penalty rates matching your specific shift times.
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📌 Disability Support Worker-Female (New South Wales)
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