30 Aug
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United Supports
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Central Coast
30 Aug
United Supports
Central Coast
Job Description
Join Our Team – Disability Support Workers
Central Coast | Immediate Start
Make a Real Impact - Build Capacity, Empower Lives
At United Supports, we go beyond simply providing care.
We take the time to understand the people we support and advocate for their rights, choice and control.
We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support and are looking for motivated, reliable and flexible Disability Support Workers to join our growing Community Access and Supported Independent Living (SIL) teams across the Central Coast.
Why Work With Us?
Competitive Pay – Reflective of your experience and qualifications
Meaningful Work – Support people to build independence, participate in their community and work towards their goals
Ongoing Training – Opportunities for continued learning, skill development and supervision
Supportive Culture – A friendly team, accessible leadership and a practical, straightforward approach
Your Role May Include:
Depending on the needs and goals of the participants you support, your duties may include:
Personal care, including showering, dressing and personal hygiene
Medication support within your training and responsibilities
Meal preparation, shopping and domestic assistance
Community access, appointments, social activities and transport
Supporting participants to develop daily living skills, independence and confidence
Supporting participants to work towards their individual goals
Implementing participant-specific mealtime management, behaviour support and health care requirements
Providing support within the community and/or a Supported Independent Living (SIL) environment
Working a variety of shifts, which may include mornings, afternoons, evenings,
weekends and sleepover shifts across various locations
All Disability Support Workers are expected to provide protected, respectful and person-centred support, follow participant plans and organisational procedures, maintain professional boundaries, and complete accurate and timely case notes and other required documentation.
What We're Looking For:
Someone who is genuinely passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives
A reliable team member who takes responsibility for their shifts and commitments
Someone who is open to feedback, willing to learn and ready to contribute to the wider team
A high standard of professionalism, communication and integrity
Strong attention to detail when completing case notes, documentation and WHS requirements
Flexibility to work across different participants, locations and shift types, including assisting with additional shifts where reasonably required
The ability to follow participant support plans, health care plans, behaviour support plans and organisational procedures
Skills and Requirements:
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent – desirable
Current First Aid and CPR
Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
Current driver's licence
Reliable, roadworthy and comprehensively insured vehicle suitable for work-related travel
Ability to travel across the Central Coast and work a variety of shift times, days and hours
Previous experience supporting people with complex needs, behaviours of concern and/or health care plans – desirable
This is an active, hands-on role that requires reliability, initiative and genuine engagement with participants.
We maintain high standards of support and expect our team members to take their responsibilities seriously.
📌 Disability Support Worker (Central Coast)
🏢 United Supports
📍 Central Coast