Disability & Aged Care Support Worker – Albury-Wodonga & Surrounding Areas
Your Care Co
At Your Care, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports that uphold the principles of the NDIS Code of Conduct, choice and control, dignity of risk, and individual rights. We believe participants should be at the centre of every decision regarding their care and support, with services tailored to their unique goals, preferences, and aspirations.
Your Care is currently seeking experienced Disability and Aged Care Support Workers to join our growing team in Albury-Wodonga and surrounding areas. We are looking for compassionate, skilled, and dedicated individuals who are committed to empowering people to live independently, participate in their communities, and achieve the outcomes that matter most to them.
As a Support Worker with Your Care, you will support a diverse range of participants, including those with complex disabilities, psychosocial disabilities, mental health challenges, and participants requiring high-intensity supports. We are seeking team members who can provide safe, respectful, and person-centred support while promoting independence, capacity building, and community inclusion.
We recognise that meaningful connections are an important part of quality support. Wherever possible, we aim to match support workers and participants based on shared interests, personalities, skills, and goals to help foster positive and engaging support relationships. When you apply, we encourage you to tell us about your interests, hobbies, and strengths so we can identify opportunities where you can make the greatest impact in a participant's life.
What the Role Involves
As a Support Worker, you will assist participants to live independently and achieve their goals while delivering high-quality, person-centred support. This may include:
- Personal care and activities of daily living
- Community access, social participation, and capacity-building activities
- Supporting participants to develop independent living skills
- Transporting participants to appointments, activities, education, and employment opportunities
- Supporting participants with psychosocial disabilities and mental health challenges
- Delivering support in accordance with Positive Behaviour Support Plans where applicable
- Supporting participants with complex care needs and high-intensity support requirements
- Assisting with mealtime management, medication support, and other delegated supports in line with training and organisational policies
- Building meaningful and respectful relationships with participants, families, and allied health professionals
- Promoting participant choice, dignity, rights, and independence in all aspects of support
- Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting in line with NDIS Practice Standards
No two days are the same, and every day provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life.
What We Are Looking For
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Minimum Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability, Aged Care, Mental Health, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience supporting people with disabilities, psychosocial disabilities, mental health challenges, and/or complex support needs
- Experience working with participants requiring high-intensity supports (desirable)
- A strong understanding of person-centred practice, participant choice and control, and the NDIS Practice Standards
- The ability to implement support plans, behaviour support strategies, and risk management plans
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
- The ability to remain calm, professional, and adaptable in complex situations
- Reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to participant outcomes
- A current Driver's Licence
- A reliable and registered motor vehicle
- Comprehensive motor vehicle insurance
Professional Development
YourCare is committed to supporting the ongoing growth and development of our workforce. The disability sector continues to evolve, and we are committed to ensuring our team members have access to training, education, and professional development opportunities that enhance their skills and knowledge.
Training opportunities may include:
- High-Intensity Support Skills Descriptors training
- Medication management
- Mealtime management
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Recovery-Oriented Practice
- Trauma-informed care
- NDIS Practice Standards and Code of Conduct
We are seeking team members who are committed to continuous learning and maintaining best practice in the delivery of participant-centred supports.
Required Checks
You will also need to hold (or be willing to obtain):
- Current National Police Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Evidence of the right to work in Australia
Why Join Your Care?
- Supportive and approachable leadership team
- Opportunity to work with a diverse range of participants and make a meaningful difference
- A workplace where your ideas and contributions are valued
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Career development opportunities within a growing organisation
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A positive and collaborative team environment
We are building something special and are looking for people who share our commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports that empower participants to live the lives they choose.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don't delay in applying.
Please note that applications will be retained by Your Care for a period of 12 months for consideration for future opportunities.
If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can support people with complex needs to achieve their goals while being part of a supportive and progressive organisation, we would love to hear from you.
For any questions regarding the position, please contact [email protected] or for a confidential discussion please contact 0436 301 020
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $40.00 – $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 38 per week
Application Question(s):
- NDIS Screening , Reliable vehicle , Valid Criminal record check, First aid and CPR and Working with Children's check NSW and Victoria
Education:
- Certificate I - IV (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Full Driver Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Location:
- Albury-Wodonga VIC (Required)
Work Location: On the road
