07 Nov
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Parability
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Australia
07 Nov
Parability
Australia
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 Responsibilities
Depending 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 Requirements
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 secure 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 Requirements
Successful 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
📌 Disability Support Worker (Australia)
🏢 Parability
📍 Australia