Independent Disability Support Worker (NDIS) - Riverwood NSW

About the role

As an Independent Disability Support Worker, you will deliver practical, social and emotional supports based on each participant’s individual plan, always promoting their voice, rights, choices and independence

Your day may include:

- Personal care and daily living support
- Community access and social activities (driving up to 30km)
- Skill building and independence training
- Meal preparation and household tasks
- Emotional support and companionship
- Supporting participants to reach their goals
- Documentation and progress reporting
- Working collaboratively with families and care teams

This role is about building confidence and capacity, not just completing routines.

What we’re looking for:

- Someone who brings professionalism, empathy, and a genuine passion for care into every interaction.
- Warm, patient and respectful
- Reliable and skilled
- A strong communicator
- Passionate about empowering people with disability
- Values-driven and participant-focused
- Strong communication and active listening skill
- High emotional intelligence and empathy
- Patience, respect, and discretion
- Accountability and reliability in all duties
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Strong boundaries and commitment to participant confidentiality
- Problem-solving and adaptability
- Likes to go for walks or bush walks with clients (day outings)
- Must have experience with mental health participants

Experience supporting people with a disability, aged care or complex needs is highly regarded.

Requirements





- Own ABN and insurances
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Working With Children Check
- First Aid & CPR
- Driver’s license + reliable, insured vehicle
- Ability to use shiftcare app
- Certificate III in Individual Support/Disability/Community Services/Aged care
- Minimum 2 years experience working with mental health clients
- Willing to drive 100kms + during a 4- 5 hour shift
- Must be able to work 10am to 3pm (Monday ,Wednesday and Friday)
- Must be open to adhoc weekend shifts minimum 2 hours or critical care shifts
- Must be reliable
- Our particular client for this role is seeking a female only support worker due to her needs an beliefs (please only female applicants)

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Job Type: Casual

Pay: Up to $40.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

- Must be able to work a 5 hour shift daily (10am to 3pm)
- Must have Certificate 3 in independant support work or aged care
- Available to start ASAP
- Must be able to drive clients during their support times 100kms +

- Are you available for adhoc weekend shifts or critical care shifts for minimum of 2 hours?
- Do you have experience working with mental health clients?

Experience:

- Working with people with disability: 1 year (Required)

Language:

- English (Required)

Licence/Certification:

- Full Driver Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Independent Disability Support Worker (Riverwood)
🏢 Gracefull Living
📍 Riverwood