About Us

Real Care Sydney provides disability supports that help people build independence, develop everyday skills and participate in their communities. Our services include home and community support, assistance with accommodation and daily living, and service coordination.

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to provide person-centred support to people with disability and their families. This role combines professional social work practice with case management and coordination across disability, health, housing and community services.

You will work with participants, families, support workers and external professionals to address psychosocial needs, strengthen support networks and help participants achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct psychosocial assessments covering participants’ strengths, support needs, relationships, living circumstances and risks.
- Develop, implement and review individualised social work intervention plans with participants.
- Provide supportive counselling, emotional support and practical interventions within your qualified competence.
- Support participants and families through transitions, complex decisions and changes in support needs.
- Deliver case management, coordinate services and assist participants to understand and use their NDIS plans.
- Respond to emotional distress and emerging crises, complete risk assessments and arrange appropriate referrals.
- Collaborate with behaviour support practitioners and assist with implementing and monitoring approved Behaviour Support Plans.
- Advocate for participants’ rights, informed choice, inclusion and access to appropriate services.
- Prepare accurate case notes,



assessment reports, progress reports and recommendations.
- Maintain confidentiality, professional boundaries and transparent management of conflicts of interest, including offering external provider choices.

About You

Essential requirements:

- A recognised Bachelor or Master of Social Work, or an equivalent qualification that meets eligibility requirements for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Demonstrated skills in psychosocial assessment, case management, person-centred intervention and professional documentation.
- Understanding of disability, safeguarding, informed consent and participant choice and control.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across community settings.
- A current driver licence and willingness to travel for participant visits.
- Relevant worker screening clearances, or willingness to obtain them before commencing applicable duties.

Highly desirable:

- At least two years of relevant professional experience in disability, mental health, community services or a related practice setting.
- Experience supporting people with autism, intellectual disability or complex psychosocial needs.
- Experience with NDIS support coordination, family engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Experience using trauma-informed and culturally responsive approaches.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience to [email protected]

Pay: $67,100.00 – $125,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Social Worker — NDIS and Community Services (Norwest)
🏢 Realcare Sydney
📍 Norwest