About the role

You'll be working with people with a range of mental and physical disabilities — supporting them to engage with their community, grow their independence, and live a life they value. Deliver community access support — from recreational outings to everyday appointments or assisting clients around their home. Help clients build confidence navigating public spaces and social settings. Work with people living with a range of mental health and physical disabilities. Encourage life skills development, goal setting, and a positive daily routine. Provide emotional support, companionship, and transport.

Key responsibilities
Deliver community access support — from recreational outings to everyday appointments or assisting clients around their home
Help clients build confidence navigating public spaces and social settings
Encourage life skills development, goal setting, and a positive daily routine
Provide emotional support, companionship, and transport
Assess clients' needs and plan, develop and implement educational, training and support programs
Identify specific challenges through client interviews and tailor support to meet individual needs
Engage with families,



welfare agencies, government organisations and private businesses to identify and address pressing community issues
Provide counselling and emotional support to help clients navigate personal difficulties
Prepare submissions for funding and resources, as well as reports for government bodies and other agencies

About you
Passionate about inclusion, empowerment, and community participation
Experience in disability, mental health, or youth support is highly regarded
Outstanding interpersonal skills and qualified boundaries
Comfortable with personal support and versatile routines
Confident in working with clients from diverse and socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds
Driver's licence, reliable vehicle, and confident with technology
First Aid & CPR
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working with Children Check
NSW Police Check
National Police Check (or NSW Police Check for residents)
Bachelor's degree in community services, education, sociology, etc
3 years relevant experience or willing to learn

📌 Community Workers Wanted Wollongong
🏢 Bridges Care Services
📍 Wollongong