Disability Support Worker (Female). Permanent Part Time - Nowra
About the Role
Supported Independent Living (SIL) is supporting people with disability in shared housing or in their own home, providing various supports including personal care and daily living assistance.
At Life Without Barriers we consider gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, and so we ask thatonly Female applicants apply.
We have casual and permanent roles available.
Please detail in your application if you are wanting Casual or Permanent employment.
Full availability for the permanent role required. Hours listed below.
WEEK 1
Monday: 2pm - 7:30pm
Saturday: 5pm - 10pm
Sunday: 5pm - 10pm
WEEK 2
Tuesday 11:30pm-9am(Active Overnight)
Thursday11:30pm-9am(Active Overnight)
Saturday11:30pm-7am (Active Overnight)
*The Employer considers that being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984.
Key Responsibilities
Support four incredible people who bring lots of personality, humour and warmth every day
Provide a variety of supports from quiet, tech-focused time to playful chats, new experiences, and group activities
Offer opportunities for choice, self-expression, and active involvement across all facets of our daily care services
Follow personalised support and behaviour plans while assisting clients with daily living activities and encouraging community engagement
Track and document an individual's progress through thorough record-keeping
Providing support to clients who have complex needs or challenging behaviours
Skills & Experience
Bring your gaming skills to work – whether it be board games, iPads or PlayStation
Ability to connect, enjoy variety, and believe in making every day meaningful
An unrestricted New South Wales driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
Committed to work flexible hours across the week, including public holidays
Ability to use technology and software on a mobile and desktop
A current First Aid and CPR Certificate
Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
About the Organisation
Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you're passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless, refugees and asylum seekers.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
Form real connections and make a positive impact in people's lives – and have some laughs along the way
Pay rates starting from $34.58 per hour as per the SCHADS Award
Up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free through salary packaging of everyday expenses such as Rent, Mortgage and Bills as well as access to discounts on retail outlets, cinemas and restaurants
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts.Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visithttps:/// for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Advertised:
26 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:
19 Oct 2025 23:55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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