About the role

You'll assist a group of clients with various disabilities and daily support needs, who live together in a shared home. You'll be a key part of helping them achieve greater independence and wellbeing in their daily lives. Operating under the active support model, the role involves support with all activities of daily living including psychosocial support, physical support, support maintaining their household, support maintaining health and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

- Delivering active support aligned with each client's goals and support plans

- Supporting with daily living activities in their home including cooking and cleaning

- Assisting with daily personal care tasks (e.g., toileting, showering, dressing)

- Using secure manual handling techniques in accordance with individual plans

- Facilitating community access and transport using Unisson vehicles or public transport

- Building trusted relationships with clients, families and external stakeholders

- Maintaining accurate documentation, reports and records

- Working collaboratively within a close-knit team

- Responding appropriately to incidents in line with Unisson and NDIS guidelines

About you

- Willing to work active night & sleepover shifts, weekends, and public holidays

- Hold a valid NSW Driver's Licence (P2/full)



and are confident driving Unisson vehicles which include large cars or vans

- Energetic, compassionate, and emotionally resilient

- Experience with high complex needs clients including PEG/PEJ and CPAP is highly desirable

- Experienced in disability support (preferred)

- Qualified with Cert III/IV in Disability (desirable)

- First Aid Certificate required

- NDIS Worker Screening Check required

- Working With Children Check (if required for the role)

About us

At Unisson, we believe disability doesn't define anyone. With over 100 years of experience, we've supported people with disability to live fulfilling, independent lives. Our name pays tribute to our beginnings – with the double "S" symbolising our original name, Sunshine and the vision of our founder, Dr. Lorna Hodgkinson.

Benefits

- Hourly rate from $36.22 plus applicable penalty rates

- Access up to $15,900 in salary packaging annually

- 17.5% annual leave loading

- Wellbeing leave plus option to cash out annual leave

- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

- Flexible work options and individualised training

- Free flu vaccinations, WHEREFIT membership and milestone celebrations

📌 Disability Support Workers (Wyong)
🏢 Unisson Disability
📍 Wyong