Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.
Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting chance to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you're passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
About the role
As a Disability Support Worker, you will be providing person-centred support to clients living with disability. Provide one-on-one support to individuals with disabilities in their homes or the community, with travel between clients and working short, split shifts required.




Responsibilities
Support clients between Forster and Taree
Support may be within the client's home, 1:1 in the community, or day program centres
Medication, personal care and mobility assistance
Transportation to appointments and activities using a company van or your personal vehicle
Foster client choice, expression, and daily engagement with the ability to think outside of the box
Build and maintain supportive relationships with clients and their families
Occasional sleepover shifts required
Skills & Experience
Ability to drive a 10-seater van
Unrestricted New South Wales driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
A current First Aid Certificate, which includes the course HLTAID003 or HLTAID011
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check, NDIS and Working with Children.
Pay rates starting from $***** (casual) as per the SCHADS Award
Work in a tight-knit, supportive local team with strong community connections
Experience a variety of client needs and settings, enhancing your skills and career growth
For any other enquiries, contact Caprisse Reid at ******.
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Lifestyles) (West Tamworth)
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 West Tamworth