Equality Disability & Health Care Services – Penrith NSW
Equality Disability & Health Care Services is looking for reliable, compassionate, and experienced Support Workers to join our growing team based in
Penrith.
As an experienced Support worker, you will provide 1:1 support to a client with complex mental health support needs. The successful candidate will have experience supporting people with conditions such as Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, and trauma-related presentations, and will bring a trauma-informed approach to their practice.
Disability Support Worker
About the role
Equality Disability & Health Care Services is looking for reliable, compassionate, and experienced Support Workers to join our growing team based in
Penrith.
As an experienced Support worker, you will provide 1:1 support to a client with complex mental health support needs. The successful candidate will have experience supporting people with conditions such as Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, and trauma-related presentations, and will bring a trauma-informed approach to their practice.
Key responsibilities
Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to participants
Assist with daily living tasks, including personal care, meal preparation, and transport
Support participants with community access, including appointments, social outings, fitness activities, and skill-building programs
Promote participant independence, choice, and capacity building
Build solid,



professional relationships with participants, families, and stakeholders
Maintain accurate progress notes, incident reports, and documentation
Follow participant support plans and uphold NDIS practice standards
What we're looking for
Experience working within the disability support sector
Strong experience supporting participants with mental health conditions and complex trauma backgrounds
Understanding and application of trauma-informed care principles
Experience working within restrictive practice frameworks and implementing behaviour support strategies appropriately
Strong administrative and documentation skills, including progress notes, incident reporting, and compliance records
Risk and Safety Information:
The client may at times present with verbal aggression. If this occurs, staff are required to disengage and remove themselves from the environment for their own safety.
Staff must be able to recognise and respond appropriately to safety concerns, including contacting emergency services where required.
Requirements
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working With Children Check
Current First Aid & CPR certification
Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
Right to work in Australia
What we offer
Flexible shifts across multiple locations
Supportive and inclusive team culture
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Sydney)
🏢 Equality disability and health care services
📍 Sydney