Disability Support Worker – Coolanu Day Program (Woollahra)
Disability Support Worker –CoolanuDay Program (Woollahra)
Coolanuis ourNDISDayProgram inWoollahrafor adults withDisability andMentalHealth support needs.
Open every Tuesday and Thursday, it is a full day where participants move through a structured timetable of workshops, share a meal together, and head out into the community.
It is busy, it is loud in the best way, and it changes shape depending on who is in the room and what kind of day they are having.
Our timetable runs across the year and includes yoga and mindfulness, pilates and fitness sessions, dance, cooking, art and craft therapy, music, creative writing, games and group discussion, shopping and community outings and seasonal, cultural and Jewish festival celebrations.
We are looking for support workers who thrive in that.
People who can hold steady when the plan shifts, who notice what a participant is telling them without needing to be told, and who want to become one of the familiar faces our participants look for when they walk in.
This is group-based work.
You will support a consistent group of participants across the full program day, at ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on individual needs.
What this role involves
Coolanuisaenvironment with its own demands, and we induct workers specifically for it.
To match the program we are looking for people who want to become part of the regular team rather than pick up occasional shifts.
Alongside Coolanu,JewishCaredelivers Supported Independent Living, in-home and communitysupportsacross the Eastern Suburbs and North Shore.
If you are looking to build a fuller week,



there is real scope totake onadditionalshifts across those services.
You willbe providingdirect support to participants, including but not limited to:
Supporting active participation across the full range of workshops and activities
Supporting participants on shopping trips and community outings
Responding tobehavioursof concern within a positivebehavioursupport framework
Personal care, whereidentifiedin a participant's plan
Mealtimeassistance, whereidentifiedin a participant's plan
Supporting social connection,choiceand community participation
Accurate progress note documentation to NDIS standardParticipant transport to and from the program, on shifts where this isrequired
Participant transport to and from the program, on shifts where this isrequired
We are looking for candidates from alldifferent backgroundswho have:
Experience providing direct support to adults with intellectual disability, psychosocial disability, complexneedsand challengingbehaviours
Emotional resilience and composure, with the ability to stay calm,consistentand non-reactive when a situation escalates
The ability to adapt communication to the individual, including non-verbal communication, communicationboardsand AAC tools
Understanding of person-centredplans,behavioursupport plans and health care plans




An understanding thatbehaviouris communication, not a problem to be managed
Knowledge of relevant legislation and its implications for participants
High levelsof enthusiasm,initiativeand a positive attitude
The ability to work independently and as part of a small, close-knit team
Consistent availability on TuesdaysorThursdays, with an interest inan ongoingplacement rather than ad hoc shifts, and openness toadditionalshifts across our other services
First Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
It is desirable, but not essential, that you have:
Relevant qualifications in Disability, Social Services, MentalHealthor Nursing (minimumCertificate III level)
Experience supporting people with psychosocial disability or co-occurring mental health needs
Mental Health First Aid certification
Education in Epilepsy Awareness
A skill or interest you can bringinto the room, such as art, music, dance, cooking,yogaor fitness
Driver'slicence, vehicle with comprehensive insurance and willingness to use it for work purposes (requiredonly for shifts with a transportcomponent)
Knowledge and an understanding of Jewish values,heritageand culture
Our values
Our values are universal and enduring in nature.
They reflect core Jewish values, placing emphasis on creating a solid and cohesive community.
They embrace:
Chessed(kindness)
Professionalism
Integrity
Inclusivity
Please note that all shortlisted applicants for this position will be asked to consent toaNDIS Worker Check.
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📌 Disability Support Worker – Coolanu Day Program (Woollahra) (New South Wales)
🏢 JewishCare NSW
📍 New South Wales