Wirayangapa is seeking experienced and compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our team supporting a female NDIS participant in Penrith.
About the Role
This role involves providing one-on-one support to a participant living with psychosocial disability. The successful applicant will be patient, calm, reliable and confident supporting someone who may experience emotional dysregulation, anxiety and behaviours of concern.
The participant highly values consistency and strong rapport, so we are seeking someone who can communicate naturally, build trust and provide reliable ongoing support.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 12 months' experience supporting people with disability, mental health or psychosocial disability
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to build rapport through clear, confident conversation
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Current Australian Driver Licence and reliable insured vehicle
- Smartphone with the ability to use mobile apps for rostering and documentation
- Full Australian working rights
Desirable
- Experience supporting participants with psychosocial disability, OCD, anxiety or behaviours of concern
- Mental Health First Aid
- Medication administration experience
- Knowledge of trauma-informed practice
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability or Community Services
What We Offer
- Competitive SCHADS Award pay rates
- Consistent weekly shifts
- Supportive and approachable management
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in someone's life
Please note: Due to the participant's communication preferences and support needs, this role requires a support worker with exceptional spoken and written English communication skills to ensure safe, effective and person-centred support.
If you're passionate about making a difference and are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.
Pay: From $45.28 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 12 months' disability support experience? (Required)
- Do you have experience supporting participants with psychosocial disability or mental health conditions? (Required)
- Are you fluent in spoken and written English? (Required)
- Do you hold a current Australian Driver Licence and have access to an insured vehicle? (Required)
- Are you located within 30 km of Penrith? (Required)
- Are you available for morning and afternoon shifts Monday to Sunday? (Required)
Work Location: In person
