Female Disability Support Worker – Complex Mental Health | St Marys NSW
CSA Care Services is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and reliable Female Disability Support Worker to join our growing team and provide high-quality, person-centred support to NDIS participants.
Location: St Marys, NSW
Employment Type: Casual
About the Role
This position involves supporting a 40-year-old male NDIS participant living with schizophrenia and other participants within our services. You will play an important role in promoting independence, community participation, daily living skills, and achieving individual goals while delivering safe, respectful, and person-centred support. The participant has expressed a preference for a female support worker with a solid understanding of Australian culture and community life to support effective communication, rapport building, and achievement of personal goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Support participants with community access and social participation.
- Assist with daily living activities and skill development.
- Promote independence and wellbeing.
- Follow individual support plans, behaviour support strategies, and risk management plans.
- Complete accurate progress notes and incident reports.
- Work collaboratively with the participant's support network and multidisciplinary team.
Essential Requirements
- Female applicant (genuine occupational requirement under applicable legislation).
- Previous experience in disability support, mental health, or a similar role.
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Mental Health,
or a related qualification (or equivalent relevant experience).
- Strong English communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, build rapport, and complete professional documentation.
- Demonstrated understanding of Australian culture, community services, and local supports
- Experience supporting participants with complex mental health conditions.
- Strong understanding of person-centred, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented practice.
- Current Australian driver's licence and reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain if required).
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
- Australian Citizen only.
- Experience supporting people living with schizophrenia, psychosis, or co-occurring alcohol and other drug (AOD) use.
- Strong incident reporting and shift note writing skills.
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and proactive in challenging situations.
- Experience working within SIL or other NDIS environments.
If you are passionate about supporting people to live independently and are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care, we would love to hear from you. Apply now by sending your resume to:
[email protected]
Click Apply Now and submit your resume. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
Pay: $45.28 – $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12.0 per week
Benefits
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Work Location: In person
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