Across the Coast Abilities is looking for reliable Disability Support Workers to provide person-centred supports to NDIS participants in their homes and in the community.
This is a hands-on role supporting people with daily living tasks, personal care, domestic assistance, meal preparation, shopping, appointments and community participation. You will help participants build independence, maintain a safe and clean home environment, and work towards their individual NDIS goals.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you may support participants with:
- Personal care, including showering, dressing, grooming and toileting
- Domestic assistance, including cleaning, laundry, dishes and general household tasks
- Meal preparation, cooking and basic meal planning
- Grocery shopping, appointments and community access
- Building daily living skills and independence
- Following support plans, routines and participant preferences
- Medication prompts or assistance, where trained and authorised
- Mobility support and manual handling, where trained
- Completing clear shift notes and reporting any concerns
- Maintaining dignity, privacy, choice and respect at all times
About you
This role would suit someone who is reliable, calm, practical and willing to help with a mix of support work and domestic tasks. We are looking for people who can work respectfully in a participant’s home, use common sense, follow instructions and communicate clearly.
You will need to be comfortable assisting with cleaning, cooking, personal care and general day-to-day supports.
Essential requirements
- NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain
- Working with Children Check / Blue Card,
- Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain
- Current driver licence
- Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
- Mobile phone and ability to complete shift notes
- Good communication and reliability
- Ability to work independently and follow support plans
Desirable
- Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or similar
- Previous disability, aged care, mental health or community support experience
- Experience with personal care, domestic assistance or community access
- Medication assistance training
- Manual handling experience
- Experience supporting participants with complex needs
Employment type
Casual position with weekday, weekend and community-based shifts available.
Pay will be in accordance with the applicable SCHADS Award classification, based on qualifications, experience and duties performed.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people living with disability and want to join a growing NDIS provider, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your application with:
- Current resume
- A brief cover letter
- Copies of any relevant qualifications, licences and mandatory checks
- Your availability (days and hours you are available to work)
Successful applicants will be required to satisfy all mandatory pre-employment requirements prior to commencing employment.
Enquiries
Across the Coast Abilities Pty Ltd
[email protected]
www.acrossthecoastabilities.com.au
Across the Coast Abilities is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Pay: $34.44 – $44.56 per hour
Work Location: In person
