Disability Support Worker – Gosford, Ettalong, Hamlyn Terrace, Noraville & Surrounding Suburbs
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Overview
The Disability Support Worker will provide support to people living with complex trauma, high challenging behaviors, and/or high physical/clinical needs in alignment with individual program plans.
The role involves working with external care teams and families to deliver high‑quality, responsive, person‑centred support to help participants enhance everyday living skills, gain access to and participate in the community, and improve their physical and mental health outcomes.
About the role
- Support clients with personal care, community access, and daily routines
- Work in participants’ homes or in purpose‑built Vertical Villages (SIL/SDA)
- Manage complex needs including behaviours of concern, trauma, forensic backgrounds, and high clinical needs
- Administer medication and follow detailed health support plans
- Implement behaviour support plans and use de‑escalation techniques
- Provide meaningful, person‑centred care to NDIS participants
- Collaborate with clinicians, case workers, and families
About you
- 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)
- Experience supporting people with mental illness, high physical needs, and behaviours of concern
- Experience with high physical and clinical needs, including medication administration
- Solid understanding of professional boundaries, restrictive practices, and behaviour support
- Effective written and verbal communication, including clear case note writing
- Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure with minimal supervision
- Strong interpersonal skills to work 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.
Additional information
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Other
- Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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