Disability Support Worker – Sydney Region
Caring Approach is a dynamic, supportive, and caring organisation providing tailored in-home support and community care for older people, individuals living with disability, and people requiring short-term assistance following hospital discharge.
We are currently seeking compassionate and professional Disability Support Workers to join our team across Sydney. Regular casual shifts are available throughout:
- Bondi
- Marrickville
- Pyrmont
- Zetland
- Waterloo
- Newtown
- Narwee
- Chiswick
- Enfield
- Russell Lea
- Glebe
- Balmain
- North Strathfield
- Birchgrove
- Enmore
- Redfern
- Leichhardt
- Riverwood
- Hornsby
- Epping
- Hills District
As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide person-centred care and support to clients living in their own homes, promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life while assisting with daily living activities and community participation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, including showering, bathing, dressing, and hygiene support.
- Complete domestic assistance and household tasks.
- Assist with meal preparation and food service.
- Provide medication assistance.
- Support participants with activities of daily living.
- Transport clients to medical appointments and community activities.
- Support participants with complex care needs.
- Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with the wider care team.
- Promote participant independence through person-centred support.
Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Understanding of person-centred care practices.
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible.
- Certificate III or higher in Disability, Aged Care, Community Services, or willingness to obtain within 12 months.
- Minimum six months' experience providing personal care.
- Ability to work with clients requiring palliative and complex care.
- Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to read and interpret service information.
- Appropriate Australian working rights.
- Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain prior to employment).
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
- Current Driver's Licence and own fully insured vehicle.
- Smartphone capable of installing workplace applications.
- Current knowledge of NSW Government vaccination requirements for essential workers.
- Empathetic and understanding approach to supporting people with complex needs, including mental health.
- Completion of the NDIS New Worker Orientation Module, or willingness to complete during induction.
Desirable
- Ability to speak a second language.
- Experience supporting clients to increase their independence.
- Experience or certification in bowel care.
- Experience or certification in medication administration.
- Experience with manual handling.
- Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support strategies and person-centred active support.
Required Documents
Successful applicants will be required to provide relevant compliance documentation following the interview process.
Benefits
- Competitive casual hourly rates.
- Flexible shifts across Sydney.
- Extremely supportive management team.
- Regular ongoing work.
- Comprehensive induction and training program.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with disability.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume to Chris@caringapproach.com.au outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.