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

How to Apply

Please submit your resume to Chris@caringapproach.com.au outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.