If you want to make a difference by having a positive impact on peoples’ lives, then a career with Independence Australia Group (Zest Care) may be for you.

About Us

Zest Care is part of the Independence Australia Group. Independence Australia is a social enterprise that provides choices and services for people with a disability or other personal need, enabling them to regain and retain their independence within an inclusive community. Independence Australia has been positively impacting the lives of thousands of people since 1957. To read more about us, visit independenceaustralia.com.au.

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable, friendly, and safety-focused Support Worker to join a dedicated team supporting a warm and conversational gentleman living with Cerebral Palsy in Carnes Hill, NSW.

Living at home with his family—primarily supported by his sister—our client requires dual support (2:1) for his morning routine to help prepare him for the day ahead. He is a full-time wheelchair user who has upper-body mobility, and he thrives on building positive rapport with his support team.

In this role, you will work directly alongside a co-worker in a 2-worker setup to deliver personal care, manual handling, and general domestic support while maintaining a secure, respectful, and friendly environment within the family home.

Shifts on Offer

This position requires fixed morning coverage 3 days a week. Applicants must be available for all scheduled shifts, including public holidays:

- Monday: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (2 hours)
- Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (2 hours)
- Friday: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM (2 hours — includes extended domestic duties)

What You Will Do





- Personal Care & Morning Routine: Assist the client out of bed, support showering, hygiene, oral care set-up, and dressing (including applying compression socks).
- Manual Handling & Mobility: Safely assist with non-hoist manual transfers (bed, lounge, commode) and support mobility around the home alongside your co-worker.
- Domestic & Household Support: Make the bed, clean the bathroom after use, and prepare/serve breakfast.
- Friday Deep Clean: Complete kitchen cleaning, vacuuming, mopping floors, and general domestic tasks across living areas.
- Companionship & Rapport: Engage in friendly conversation and build a consistent, trustworthy relationship with the client and his family.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:

- Manual Handling Expertise: Demonstrated experience and confidence with non-hoist manual transfers and 2:1 physical support.
- Personal Care Experience: Background supporting clients with physical disabilities (Cerebral Palsy experience highly desirable).
- Warm & Communicative: Friendly, patient, respectful, and eager to chat with the client once tasks are completed.
- Reliable & Consistent: Strong commitment to the set shift pattern (Mon/Wed/Fri mornings) and public holiday coverage.
- Essential Credentials:
- Current First Aid (HLTAID011)



& CPR Certificate
- Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Willingness to complete NDIS Medication Competency Training
- Australian Driver’s Licence and reliable personal transport

Why Work With Us
As a valued member of our team, you have access to a range of benefits and perks to ensure you thrive, including:

- Supportive Onboarding: On-the-job orientation provided alongside the client’s primary family contact to learn established routines and preferences.
- Competitive Salary Packaging: Maximize your take-home pay through our generous social enterprise tax benefits.
- Collaborative Environment: Work in a dual-worker setup (2:1) alongside supportive peers.
- Supportive Culture: Work within a values-driven environment that prioritizes equity, empathy, respect, and excellence.

Work With Purpose
Our focus is on helping individuals reach their goals and supporting families to thrive within their homes and communities. Join the Independence Australia Group to help individuals get the most out of their NDIS plans and reach their full potential.

For a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference, APPLY NOW.

Commitment to Diversity
Independence Australia Group is an equal opportunity employer and believes our people should reflect the diverse communities we operate in. We encourage applications from people with a disability, CALD, LGBTQIA+, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. If you have any questions about accessibility during recruitment or about the workplace, please contact our People Experience team at ••••@iagroup.org.au.

📌 Support Worker - Carnes Hill
🏢 Independence Australia
📍 Carnes Hill