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 strong, 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




Solid 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
Robust 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 workplace 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

APPLY NOW! Penrith location

📌 Disability Support Worker Penrith (Australia)
🏢 Equality Disability u0026 Health Care Services
📍 Australia