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



government organisations and private businesses to identify and address pressing community issues
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Provide counselling and emotional support to help clients navigate personal difficulties
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Prepare submissions for funding and resources, as well as reports for government bodies and other agencies
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About you n
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Passionate about inclusion, empowerment, and community participation
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Experience in disability, mental health, or youth support is highly regarded
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Great interpersonal skills and professional boundaries
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Comfortable with personal support and versatile routines
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Confident in working with clients from diverse and socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds
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Driver's licence, reliable vehicle, and confident with technology
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First Aid & CPR
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NDIS Worker Screening Check
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Working with Children Check
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NSW Police Check
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National Police Check (or NSW Police Check for residents)
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Bachelor's degree in community services, education, sociology, etc
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3 years relevant experience or willing to learn
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📌 Community Workers Wanted (Wollongong)
🏢 Bridges Care Services
📍 Wollongong