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:
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Bondi
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Marrickville
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Pyrmont
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Zetland
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Waterloo
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Newtown
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Narwee
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Chiswick
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Enfield
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Russell Lea
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Glebe
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Balmain
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North Strathfield
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Birchgrove
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Enmore
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Redfern
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Leichhardt
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Riverwood
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Hornsby
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Epping
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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.
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Provide personal care, including showering, bathing, dressing, and hygiene support.
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Complete domestic assistance and household tasks.
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Assist with meal preparation and food service.
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Provide medication assistance.
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Support participants with activities of daily living.
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Transport clients to medical appointments and community activities.
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Support participants with complex care needs.
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Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with the wider care team.
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Promote participant independence through person-centred support.
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Understanding of person-centred care practices.
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Reliable, punctual, and flexible.
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Certificate III or higher in Disability, Aged Care, Community Services, or willingness to obtain within 12 months.
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Minimum six months' experience providing personal care.
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Ability to work with clients requiring palliative and complex care.
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Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
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Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
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Ability to read and interpret service information.
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Appropriate Australian working rights.
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Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain prior to employment).
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Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
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Current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
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Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
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Current Driver's Licence and own fully insured vehicle.
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Smartphone capable of installing workplace applications.
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Current knowledge of NSW Government vaccination requirements for essential workers.
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Empathetic and understanding approach to supporting people with complex needs, including mental health.
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Completion of the NDIS New Worker Orientation Module, or willingness to complete during induction.
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Ability to speak a second language.
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Experience supporting clients to increase their independence.
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Experience or certification in bowel care.
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Experience or certification in medication administration.
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Experience with manual handling.
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Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support strategies and person-centred active support.
Successful applicants will be required to provide relevant compliance documentation following the interview process.
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Competitive casual hourly rates.
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Flexible shifts across Sydney.
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Extremely supportive management team.
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Regular ongoing work.
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Comprehensive induction and training program.
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Professional development opportunities.
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Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with disability.
Please submit your resume to [email protected] outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
All applications must be sent to [email protected] - Any sent through other means will not be considered. 