Disability Support Worker – Wollongong & Surrounding Suburbs

United for Care

  • Wollongong, NSW
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Our PurposeWe are dedicated to facilitating a space for our participants to call home in our tailored accommodation options to create a thriving community. We offer independent living opportunities that provide 24-hour support models that empower people to live their lifestyle of choice.Whether you're after stability or flexibility, we've got options. Full-time roles offer steady hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Part-time gives you a regular roster with the option to pick up extra shifts, often equalling full-time hours. Casual roles let you choose shifts that suit your lifestyle, with flexibility and consistency built in.Live or work nearby? Even better.Ideal if you're based in or near:Wollongong, Fairy Meadow, Figtree, Corrimal, Unanderra, Dapto, Warrawong, Berkeley, Shellharbour, or Port Kembla.About the RoleThe Mental Health/Disability Support Worker will provide support with people living with complex trauma, high challenging behaviors, and/or high physical / Clinical to align with their individual program plan.Working with external care teams and families, the role is responsible for providing high-quality, responsive, and person-centered support to assist participants enhance their everyday living skills, gain access and participation in community to achieve their goals, enhance their quality of life and physical and mental health.
  • Supporting clients with personal care, community access, and daily routines
  • Working in participants’ homes or in our purpose-built Vertical Villages (SIL/SDA)
  • Managing complex needs including behaviours of concern, trauma, forensic backgrounds, and high clinical needs
  • Administering medication and following detailed health support plans
  • Implementing behaviour support plans and using de-escalation techniques
  • Providing meaningful, person-centred care to NDIS participants
  • Collaborating with clinicians, case workers, and families
About YouYou will thrive and succeed in our team by bringing the following experience to this position:
  • Minimum 6 months’ experience in disability, aged care, mental health, or related fields
  • Certificate III/IV/Diploma in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care, or similar (preferred)
  • Bachelor's in Nursing is highly desirable
  • Demonstrated experience with high physical and clinical needs, including medication administration
  • Strong understanding of professional boundaries, restrictive practices, and behaviour support
  • Effective written and verbal communication, including clear case note writing
  • Able to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure with minimal supervision
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work both autonomously and as part of a team
  • NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid, Driver’s Licence, and insured vehicle
If you’re passionate about helping people live life on their terms, we want to hear from you.Apply now to build a meaningful career supporting independence, inclusion, and choice.

United for Care