Disability Support Workers Wanted – Multiple Positions | Immediate Start
South West Sydney & Western Sydney, NSW
Flexible Shifts | Ongoing Opportunities | Supportive Team
Make a Real Difference Every Day!Parability is seeking compassionate, reliable and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our growing team and deliver high-quality, person-centred support to NDIS participants across South West Sydney and Western Sydney.
Multiple positions are available, with immediate commencement opportunities for suitable applicants.
We welcome applications from people interested in casual or permanent part time employment, as well as suitably qualified independent service providers for genuine contracting opportunities.
At Parability, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. This is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, empower participants and support people living with disability to enjoy greater independence, dignity, choice and quality of life.
Your ResponsibilitiesDepending on participant requirements, your role may include:
- Personal Care: Showering, grooming, dressing, toileting, continence care and pad changes.
- Daily Living Assistance: Supporting participants with personal hygiene, established routines and everyday activities.
- Meal Preparation: Preparing nutritious meals and providing feeding and hydration assistance where required.
- Medication Support: Medication prompting, assistance or administration in accordance with support plans, relevant training and authorisation.
- Manual Handling: Using hoists, transfer equipment and safe repositioning techniques in accordance with individual handling plans.
- Domestic Assistance: Cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, household organisation and maintaining a safe, hygienic living environment.
- Social and Community Participation: Supporting participants with shopping, appointments, social activities and community engagement.
- Psychosocial Support: Providing respectful, recovery-oriented support to participants living with psychosocial disabilities.
- Documentation: Maintaining accurate shift notes, reporting concerns and following individual support plans.
Flexible Shifts and Locations? Locations: South West Sydney and Western Sydney, NSW
We have multiple vacancies supporting participants with varying care requirements.
- Morning, afternoon and evening shifts
- Weekday and weekend opportunities
- Shifts generally ranging from 2 to 6 hours, subject to applicable minimum engagement requirements
- Opportunities for regular and ongoing rosters
- Immediate commencement opportunities
We particularly value support workers who can commit to regular shifts and provide consistency and continuity of care. Essential RequirementsWe are looking for support workers who:
✔ Are compassionate, patient, dependable and professional
✔ Have experience providing disability support or relevant community care
✔ Are confident assisting with personal care and daily living activities
✔ Have experience with hoist transfers and safe manual handling, or are willing to complete appropriate training
✔ Have strong spoken and written English communication skills
✔ Maintain excellent personal hygiene and professional presentation, including short, clean fingernails suitable for safe personal care
✔ Understand the importance of privacy, dignity, participant choice and professional boundaries
✔ Can provide calm, respectful and person-centred support
✔ Hold a current Driver Licence and have access to a reliable, fully insured vehicle
✔ Can work independently and collaboratively with participants, families and other support professionals
Experience supporting participants with complex physical care needs or psychosocial disabilities will be highly regarded.
Mandatory Screening and Training RequirementsSuccessful applicants must hold or complete the following as required for their role before commencing relevant duties:
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Certificate of Completion
- Infection Control Training – Certificate of Completion
- Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals Training – Certificate of Completion
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
- Working With Children Check (where applicable)
- Participant-specific training and competency assessments where required
Applicants must also provide relevant professional registrations, licences or qualifications applicable to their duties. Qualifications and ExperienceApplicants should hold at least one of the following:
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support
- Certificate III or IV in Disability
- Certificate III or IV in Aged Care
- Certificate III or IV in Home and Community Care
- Nursing qualification or degree
- Allied Health qualification
- Completion of the first year of a Nursing Degree, supported by an academic transcript
- Other relevant qualifications
Alternatively, applicants with a minimum of two years of relevant disability support or community care experience are encouraged to apply. Engagement OpportunitiesParability offers opportunities through different engagement arrangements,
depending on the nature of the role and operational requirements.
Employee Opportunities – Casual or Permanent Part-Time
Successful applicants engaged as employees will receive:
- Employment under the applicable Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award (SCHADS Award) and National Employment Standards
- Pay rates based on the applicable classification, experience and employment arrangement
- Applicable penalty rates, allowances and entitlements
- Superannuation contributions in accordance with legislation
- Regular roster opportunities, subject to participant requirements
Independent Contractor Opportunities – ABN
Parability may also engage suitably qualified independent service providers where the proposed arrangement constitutes a genuine independent contracting relationship.
Contracting opportunities are subject to:
- A valid Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Relevant qualifications, screening and insurance requirements
- An agreed independent services contract
- Applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Assessment of the actual working arrangements to ensure appropriate worker classification
Holding an ABN does not automatically establish independent contractor status. All engagements will be classified according to their actual legal and operational arrangements.
Why Join Parability?At Parability, we believe exceptional support begins with exceptional people.
When you join our team, you'll benefit from:
? A supportive and collaborative working environment
? Comprehensive participant handovers and role-specific guidance
? Flexible working opportunities
? Ongoing professional development
? Opportunities to build meaningful relationships with participants
? A culture that values compassion, professionalism, respect and accountability
? The opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's life every day
Apply Today – Immediate Start Available!If you're passionate about delivering high-quality disability support and want to be part of a growing, values-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply through Linkedin and include:
- Your current resume
- Relevant qualifications and experience
- Your preferred locations and shift availability
- Details of your screening checks and training
- Your interest in employee opportunities or independent service contracting
For recruitment enquiries, contact
[email protected]. Join Parability – Where Care, Dignity, Choice and Empowerment Come First. ?
Parability is committed to equal opportunity, inclusive recruitment and person-centred support. All engagements are subject to appropriate screening, qualification verification and applicable employment or contracting requirements.
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