Disability Support Worker – Experienced

KOOKI Kommunity | Western Sydney, NSW

About the Role

KOOKI Kommunity is seeking experienced, reliable and compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide high-quality, person-centred support to NDIS participants in their homes and within the community.

We are particularly interested in applicants with experience supporting individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities, complex support needs and behaviours of concern.

The successful applicant will be confident delivering supports independently within established guidelines, following individual support plans and implementing Behaviour Support Plans under the guidance of the broader support team.

A minimum of 2 years' full-time equivalent disability support experience is required.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide individualised support based on participant needs, goals and preferences.
- Assist with personal care, hygiene and daily living activities.
- Support community access, appointments and recreational activities.
- Assist with meal preparation and household activities where required.
- Support participants with complex behaviours
- Encourage independence, skill development and meaningful community participation.
- Complete accurate progress notes, incident reports and relevant documentation.
- Identify and report changes in participant behaviour, support needs or safety concerns.
- Communicate professionally with participants, families, colleagues and supervisors.
- Follow organisational policies, WHS procedures and applicable NDIS Practice Standards.
- Seek guidance from supervisors when situations fall outside established support plans or procedures.

Essential Requirements





- Minimum 2 years' full-time equivalent experience in disability support.
- Demonstrated experience supporting participants with behaviours of concern.
- Experience following or implementing Behaviour Support Plans.
- Understanding of person-centred support, duty of care and professional boundaries.
- Ability to follow established support plans, procedures and instructions.
- Confidence working independently within the responsibilities of the role.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current Working with Children Check (where required).
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Current Australian Driver Licence (minimum Provisional P2).
- Relevant disability or community services qualification, or equivalent relevant experience.

Highly Regarded Experience

Experience supporting participants with:

- Autism spectrum disorder.
- Intellectual disability.
- Psychosocial disability.
- Communication difficulties.
- Emotional dysregulation.
- Verbal or physical aggression.
- Behaviours of concern.
- Complex personal care needs.
- Positive Behaviour Support strategies.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who is:

- Reliable,



punctual and accountable.
- Compassionate, patient and respectful.
- Calm and confident when supporting challenging behaviours.
- Committed to participant safety, dignity and independence.
- Professional with appropriate workplace boundaries.
- A clear communicator who works effectively within a team and independently

Why Join KOOKI Kommunity?

- Supportive and skilled team environment.
- Meaningful work supporting participants to achieve their goals.
- Varied community and in-home support opportunities.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Travel reimbursement where applicable.
- Opportunities to develop experience supporting participants with diverse needs.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Disability Support Worker with a passion for delivering safe, consistent and person-centred supports, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant disability support experience, qualifications and experience working with behaviours of concern.

For enquiries, contact [email protected].

Please note: Applicants who do not meet the minimum experience requirements may not progress to the next stage of recruitment.

Pay: $36.22 – $49.41 per hour

Benefits:

- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement

Application Question(s):

- What is your experience working with Behaviour Support Plans?
- What is your experience working with Restrictive Practice
- Are you confident in performing personal care?
- What age range are you confident in supporting?

Licence/Certification:

- Driver Licence (Required)

Work Location: In person

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