Disability Support Worker – Supported Independent Living

Location: Lake Macquarie
Pay: SCHADS 2.1 $45.27 per hour this includes casual loading
Employment type: Casual
Work location: In Person

You Are Someone’s Guiding Light

At Guiding Light Care Group, we place each person at the centre of everything we do. Our vision is to walk alongside people in a way that respects their choices, values their voice, and supports them to live with dignity, confidence and hope.

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced Disability Support Worker to support a female participant living in a Supported Independent Living home in the Lake Macquarie area.

Due to the participant’s personal-care needs, privacy and individual support preferences, female applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Role

You will provide safe, compassionate, trauma informed and person-centred support that recognises the participant as an individual—with her own strengths, goals, preferences and life experiences.

You will work as part of a consistent and experienced team, supporting the participant to increase her independence, community connection and overall wellbeing.

What You’ll Do

- Deliver respectful personal care, medication prompts, meal preparation and domestic assistance.
- Support the participant to attend appointments, complete shopping and participate in recreational and social activities.
- Use calm, confident communication and least-restrictive strategies during periods of distress.
- Promote dignity, choice, independence and informed decision-making in every interaction.
- Complete clear and accurate progress notes, incident reports and other required documentation in accordance with the NDIS Practice Standards and NDIS Code of Conduct.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to consistent support practices.
- Maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality and the participant’s privacy.
- Follow individual support plans, risk-management strategies and workplace procedures.





What You’ll Bring

- Flexible availability, including afternoon, weekend and overnight shifts.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including clear and accurate documentation.
- Reliability, punctuality and a commitment to arriving on time for every shift.
- A person-centred and trauma-informed approach to support.
- The ability to adapt to changing situations and participant needs.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Honesty, integrity and professionalism.
- Robust professional boundaries and respect for privacy and confidentiality.
- The ability to remain calm under pressure and respond safely to challenging situations.
- A willingness to support teammates and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Essential Requirements

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Modules.
- Current Australian driver licence.
- Reliable, registered and comprehensively insured vehicle.
- Right to work in Australia.
- Relevant disability, mental-health or community-services experience.

A Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Mental Health or Community Services is highly regarded.

Why Join Us?

We are looking for people who are reliable, team-focused and genuinely passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others.

At Guiding Light Care Group, you will be part of a supportive workplace that values open communication, consistency, professional development and high-quality participant care.

You will be provided with access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your mental health, wellbeing and work-life balance.

If you take pride in your work, communicate openly, arrive on time and support the people around you, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability.

Pay: From $45.27 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 24.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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