About us:

At Coastal Abilities, we're here to support people to live their best life. We provide personalised disability support across the Mid North Coast, helping participants achieve their goals, build independence, and enjoy meaningful experiences in their community.

Our team is known for delivering genuine support with kindness, respect, understanding, and a can-do attitude. With over 20 years of experience in disability support, we work closely with participants, families, allied health professionals, and the wider community to achieve positive outcomes while having fun along the way.

Role:

Join Coastal Abilities as a Community Support Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of people with disabilities. You’ll provide person-centred support that builds independence, confidence and choice, helping participants live safely, achieve their goals and enjoy meaningful connections within their community.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Providing support in participants' homes and within the community.
- Assisting with personal care, meal preparation, domestic tasks, and medication support.
- Supporting participants to achieve their goals and build independence.
- Following support plans, behaviour support strategies, and risk management plans.
- Maintaining accurate documentation and progress notes.
- Participating in ongoing training and professional development.





This role includes a variety of shifts, including afternoons, weekends, sleepovers, and active night shifts. PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ACTIVE NIGHT SHIFTS IF YOU APPLY FOR THIS ROLE.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking caring, reliable, and motivated people who are passionate about supporting others.

You will be:

- A strong communicator.
- Skilled and dependable.
- Committed to participant wellbeing and independence.
- Willing to learn and work as part of a supportive team.

Essential skills and experience:

- Experience in disability support, aged care, community services, or a genuine passion for helping others.
- Experience supporting people with complex behaviours and medical needs (preferred).
- Current Driver Licence.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.

Coastal Abilities welcomes applications from all genders. However, due to participant preferences and support requirements, we are currently prioritising female applicants for this position.

How to apply

Submit your cover letter and your resume via the SEEK link. In you cover letter please let us know why you think you are most suitable for this position. For further information, please contact Mell, Director of Coastal Abilities on [0423 462 853](tel:0423 462 853).

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