About Orange City Council
Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community.
With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community.
Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.
About the role
The objective of this role is to provide support to individuals with disability in line with the NDIS Quality and Safeguard Standards and funding objectives.
You will be responsible in supporting clients based on their individual support plans and needs within a residential accommodation setting.
As a Support Worker your responsibilities will include:
Mentoring and skill development – empowering clients to explore and develop their personal interests/hobbies.
Assisting with independent living skills, personal care, activities of daily living and completing household cleaning.
Administering medication and implementing individual based support plans
Completing clear, factual, and concise written documentation and within an electronic reporting system (CTARS) and via email.
Providing personal care such as toileting, showering, preparing meals in line with individual mealtime management plans
Liaising with external stakeholders and supporting the client in the decision-making process to achieve their individual goals and aspirations.




Helping clients engage with their local communities and cultural services, through accessing community participation programs and recreational activities.
Benefits
Paid orientation into the service and the support needs of the clients
Health and Wellbeing advantages including a Fitness Passport for you and your family
Salary Packaging available including novated leasing
A range of in-house and external training opportunities
Learn from a dedicated and experienced Disability Services Team
So what do you need?
These can be physically demanding roles but are also positive and rewarding and to be successful you'll need demonstrated experience supporting and caring for people with a broad range of support needs relating to disability.
You'll also need:
Passion for the support and wellbeing of people with disability
Excellent communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
Empathy and a caring nature
Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent, we will also consider candidates who are currently studying.
Provide First Aid (HLTAID003) certificate.
Current NSW Class C Drivers Licence
Current NSW Working with Children Check Clearance (If working with OSHC)
NDIS Worker Screening Verification (Or ability to obtain before starting)
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📌 Casual Disability Support Worker Support People With A Disability To Liveindependent, Fulfilling Lives While Achieving Their Personal Goals. (New South Wales)
🏢 Orange City Council
📍 New South Wales