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