Disability Support Worker - Day, Evening and Active Overnight Shifts Available

Location: Carlton, St George area, Sydney NSW 2218
Availability: 20 - 40hrs per week
Rates: Competitive contract rates based on experience and qualifications

About the role

Client Care Services is seeking an experienced, compassionate and reliable Disability Support Worker to support male NDIS participants with complex mental health and daily living support needs in Supported Independent Living (SIL) environment.

You will join a small experienced and dedicated team helping to create a calm, safe and welcoming home. Through consistent, respectful support, you will help the participant establish routines, make choices and build everyday skills and independence.

The active overnight support requires workers to remain awake throughout the shift. Registered Nurses with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

What you’ll be doing

- Assisting with personal care, hygiene, toileting and daily routines while maintaining dignity and privacy.

- Providing medication assistance or administration within your training, authorisation and the participant’s medication plan.

- Supporting healthy meal preparation, household tasks, budgeting and community access.

- Providing emotional reassurance and using recovery-oriented, person-centred approaches.

- Following individual support and behaviour support plans, recognising early signs of distress and responding calmly using agreed de-escalation strategies.

- Working collaboratively with colleagues, family and treating professionals while respecting consent and confidentiality.

- Completing accurate, objective hourly progress notes using Nightingale, the App we use for daily shift notes, incident reports and rostering.

- Logging and submitting any behavioural issues via QR-code to the clients Behaviour support practitioner.

What we’re looking for

- Demonstrated experience supporting people with psychosocial disability and complex mental health needs.





- Experience responding calmly and respectfully to behaviours of concern.

- An understanding of recovery-oriented support, participant rights, choice and control.

- Confidence providing personal care and following medication support procedures.

- The ability to follow individual plans, recognise changes in presentation and promptly report concerns.

- Strong communication skills, sound judgement and qualified boundaries.

- Reliable attendance and the ability to work independently while contributing to a consistent team approach.

Qualifications and checks

- Relevant qualifications in disability, individual support, mental health or nursing.

- NDIS Worker Screening clearance or Current National Police Check.

- Current First Aid and CPR certificates.

- Valid unrestricted Australian driver’s licence and own transport.

- Minimum 1 year SIL experience

We welcome applicants from all cultural backgrounds. An understanding of Pacific Islander cultures would be valued.

What we offer

- Competitive contract rates based on experience and qualifications.

- The opportunity to join a dedicated support team during an important transition into a new home.

- Meaningful work building a consistent, trusted relationship with a participant.

- A workplace that values respectful communication, cultural inclusion and quality support.

About Client Care Services

Client Care Services is an NDIS-registered provider supporting people with disability to live with dignity, exercise choice and participate in their communities. We work alongside participants, families and professionals to deliver personalised support that reflects each person’s needs, preferences and goals.

We value workers who notice the small things, follow through on commitments and bring patience and consistency to every shift.

How to apply

Please apply through SEEK with your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining:

- Your relevant qualifications.

- SIL or active overnight support experience.

- Availability

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide relevant checks and professional referees.

📌 Disability Support Worker (Carlton)
🏢 Client Care Services
📍 Carlton