Disability Support Worker

Central Coast | Immediate Start

At United Supports, we go beyond simply providing care. We take the time to understand the people we support and advocate for their rights, choice and control.

We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support and are looking for motivated, reliable and flexible Disability Support Workers to join our growing Community Access and Supported Independent Living (SIL) teams across the Central Coast.

• Competitive Pay – Reflective of your experience and qualifications

• Meaningful Work – Support people to build independence, participate in their community and work towards their goals

• Ongoing Training – Opportunities for continued learning, skill development and supervision

• Supportive Culture – A friendly team, accessible leadership and a practical, straightforward approach

Depending on the needs and goals of the participants you support, your duties may include:

• Personal care, including showering, dressing and personal hygiene

• Medication support within your training and responsibilities

• Meal preparation, shopping and domestic assistance

• Community access, appointments, social activities and transport

• Supporting participants to develop daily living skills, independence and confidence

• Supporting participants to work towards their individual goals

• Implementing participant-specific mealtime management, behaviour support and health care requirements

• Providing support within the community and/or a Supported Independent Living (SIL) environment

• Working a variety of shifts, which may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and sleepover shifts across various locations

All Disability Support Workers are expected to provide safe, respectful and person-centred support, follow participant plans and organisational procedures, maintain professional boundaries, and complete accurate and timely case notes and other required documentation.

• Someone who is genuinely passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives

• A reliable team member who takes responsibility for their shifts and commitments

• Someone who is open to feedback, willing to learn and ready to contribute to the wider team

• A high standard of professionalism, communication and integrity

• Strong attention to detail when completing case notes, documentation and WHS requirements

• Flexibility to work across different participants, locations and shift types, including assisting with additional shifts where reasonably required

• The ability to follow participant support plans, health care plans, behaviour support plans and organisational procedures

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent – desirable

• Current First Aid and CPR

• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Current driver's licence

• Reliable, roadworthy and comprehensively insured vehicle suitable for work-related travel

• Ability to travel across the Central Coast and work a variety of shift times, days and hours

• Previous experience supporting people with complex needs, behaviours of concern and/or health care plans – desirable

This is an active, hands-on role that requires reliability, initiative and genuine engagement with participants. We maintain high standards of support and expect our team members to take their responsibilities seriously.