Job Description

Casual Disability Support Worker - Community Access - Lane Cove

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CasualDisability Support Worker – Community Access –Lane Cove

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- Empower People, Create Connections. Make a Real Impact
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- Casual Hourly Rate:From $36.22+ 25% casual loading (plus applicable penalty rates)
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- Benefits: Access up to $15,900 in salary packaging annually
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About Us – Unisson Disability

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At Unisson, we believe disability doesn't define anyone. With over100years of experience, we've supported people with disability to live fulfilling, independent lives. Our name pays tribute to our beginnings – with the double "S"symbolisingour original name, Sunshineand the vision of our founder, Dr. Lorna Hodgkinson.

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About the Role

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Based at our Lane Cove Community Access HUB and as a Community Access Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to participants both in the community and at our day program. You will primarily provide 1:1 support while encouraging independence, community participation and skill development. Key responsibilities include:

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- Supporting participants to achieve their individual goals.
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- Delivering active support that promotes independence and choice.
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- Assisting participants to build and maintain meaningful social connections.
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- Implementing Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) and Positive Behaviour Support strategies.
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- Safely supporting participants who display behaviours of concern.
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- Managing behaviours proactively and safely within the community and while transporting participants.
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- Providing protected transport to and from community activities using a company vehicle.
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- Maintaining accurate documentation and communicating effectively with the wider support team.
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Who We're Looking For

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- Experienced supporting individuals with behaviours of concern.
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- Confident implementing restrictive practices in accordance with Behaviour Support Plans and organisational policies.
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- Knowledgeable in Positive Behaviour Support and trauma-informed practice.
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- Engaging, enthusiastic and able to motivate participants.
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- Emotionally resilient, calm under pressure and able to respond professionally in challenging situations.
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- Reliable, proactive and committed to delivering exceptional support.
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- Comfortable working independently while remaining a collaborative team member.
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- Availability Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm.
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- Previous disability support experience.
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- Experience supporting participants with complex behaviours.
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- Understanding of Behaviour Support Plans and restrictive practices.
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- Current unrestricted Australian Driver Licence and confidence driving participants.
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- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
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- Current First Aid & CPR.
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- Full Australian working rights
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Why Join Us?

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- Generous salary packaging to boost your take-home pay
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- 17.5% annual leave loading
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- Wellbeing leave + option to cash out annual leave
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- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
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- Flexible work options andindividualisedtraining
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- Free flu vaccinations, WHEREFIT membership and milestone celebrations
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Important

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All employees must have or be willing to obtain:

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- NSW Driver'sLicence(P2/Full)
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- First Aid Certificate
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- NDIS Worker Screening Check
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- Working With Children Check (if required for the role)
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Unisson is proud to be a smoke-free, equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and embrace a person-centredapproach – for the people we support and the people we hire.Join us and help people live great lives.

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📌 Casual Disability Support Worker - Community Access - Lane Cove (New South Wales)
🏢 Unisson Disability
📍 New South Wales