Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker (Casual)

Immediate Start

Seen Support | Port Macquarie, Mid North Coast NSW

At Seen Support, we believe everyone deserves to feel seen, heard and valued. As a small, locally owned disability provider, we're committed to providing tailored, high-quality support built on kindness, respect and genuine relationships. We believe the best outcomes come from taking the time to know each person and providing support that reflects their individual goals, choices and strengths. We also believe in creating a workplace where our team members feel respected, supported and proud of the work they do.

We're looking for a caring, reliable and motivated Disability Support Worker who shares our values and wants to make a genuine difference in people's lives.

About the role 

Every day is a little different, but your work may include:

• Supporting participants in their home and community

• Helping people work towards their individual goals

• Building positive, trusting relationships 

• Providing emotional support and encouragement

• Assisting with shopping, appointments and community activities

• Meal preparation and light household tasks

• Personal care (where required)

• Supporting independence through capacity building and skill development

• Completing clear progress notes and reporting concerns or changes

Supports are primarily provided in Port Macquarie and include a variety of weekday, evening, weekend and Sleepover shifts.

About You

We're looking for someone who shares our values and brings the following qualities:

• Is genuinely warm, kind and caring

• Treats people with respect and dignity 

• Is punctual, reliable and takes pride in their work

• Uses good judgement and knows when to seek guidance

• Is comfortable working independently while following support plans and organisational procedures

• Can communicate clearly with participants, families and our office

• Understands the importance of accurate documentation and reporting

• Is committed to safeguarding the rights, dignity and choice of people with disability

• Has reasonable availability across the week and can offer some flexibility to meet the needs of the role

Essential requirements

• Right to work in Australia

• Current Australian Driver Licence

• Access to a reliable, suitable and comprehensively insured vehicle

• Current First Aid (HLTAID011 or equivalent)

• Current CPR certificate

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or proof of application prior to commencement)

• National Police Check (not required if you already hold a current NDIS Worker Screening Check)

• Working with Children Check (only required if supporting children)

• Smartphone with internet access for work-related systems

Desirable

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Disability), Community Services or similar

• Experience supporting the elderly or people with a disability 

• Experience working independently in a community-based support role

• Lived Experience is considered

What we offer

• A small team with open communication and supportive management

• Consistent rostering where possible

• Flexible work arrangements where possible

• Opportunity to grow with a small, locally owned provider

• A workplace where your ideas and contributions are genuinely valued

Why join Seen Support?

As a small provider, every member of our team matters. You'll be supported by approachable managers who know you by name, value your feedback and are committed to creating a positive, respectful workplace. We work collaboratively, support one another and always strive to deliver the highest quality support to our participants.

If you're committed to helping people live meaningful, independent lives and want to work for an organisation that genuinely values both participants and staff, we'd love to hear from you.