Care & Health is a small NDIS registered provider looking for a reliable, compassionate and emotionally mature Disability Support Worker to join our team on a casual basis in Sydney.
We are looking for someone who is calm, patient and confident supporting participants with psychosocial disability and complex support needs.
The successful candidate should be comfortable working independently, respecting participant boundaries and personal space.
Key responsibilities include
-Providing person-centred support in the participant’s home and community
-Supporting daily living activities, appointments, shopping and community access
-Providing emotional and psychosocial support while maintaining skilled boundaries
-Following individual support plans, risk assessments and participant preferences
-Recognising and responding appropriately to changes in behaviour, mood or wellbeing
-Completing clear and accurate progress notes after each shift
-Communicating professionally with participants, families and the Care & Health team
-Following NDIS Practice Standards, incident reporting procedures and workplace policies
We are looking for someone who:
Has previous experience as a Disability Support Worker, preferably supporting people with psychosocial disability, mental health conditions, autism or complex needs
Has excellent spoken and written English (this is essential for the role)
Is calm, patient,
emotionally resilient and does not take challenging interactions personally
Has strong communication skills and professional boundaries
Is reliable and able to work independently
Can adapt their communication style to the individual participant
Understands person-centred and trauma-informed support
Is confident completing professional progress notes and incident documentation
Essential requirements
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Current First Aid and CPR
Australian working rights
Relevant disability/community services qualification or demonstrated relevant experience
Ability to meet Care & Health compliance and onboarding requirements
Employment: Casual
Pay: Competitive casual hourly rate based on experience and applicable employment conditions, plus superannuation.
Care & Health is a small provider, and we value consistency and genuine relationships between participants and support workers. We are looking for someone interested in becoming a reliable and long-term member of our team rather than simply picking up occasional shifts.
If you are professional, calm, dependable and passionate about providing respectful, person-centred support, we would love to hear from you.
- Please include a brief cover letter outlining your disability/mental health experience, current availability and why you believe you would be suitable for this role
Pay: $41.76 – $46.10 per hour
Benefits
- Travel reimbursement
Work Location: In person
📌 Disability Support Worker (Casual) (Sydney)
🏢 Care u0026 Health
📍 Sydney
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