At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with disabilities to live independently and access their communities.
- Company: Golden Heart Services, a registered NDIS provider in Greater Sydney.
- Benefits: Flexible casual and part-time roles, paid training, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with consistent rosters and responsive management.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in disability support or related fields; training provided for newcomers.
The predicted salary is between 25.2 - 30.8 $ per hour.
Disability Support Worker | Multiple Sydney Locations
About us
Golden Heart Services is a registered NDIS provider delivering Supported Independent Living (SIL), community participation, in-home personal care and support coordination across Greater Sydney.
- We’re building dedicated, consistent teams in multiple areas across Sydney, including:
- Kensington
- St Ives
- Strathfield
- Community participation and in-home support across various Sydney locations
About the role
You’ll support adults with disability to live well in their own homes and communities.
Some of the people we support have high physical care needs, autism, behaviours of concern or psychosocial disability.
We match staff to participants and locations based on your experience, availability and where you can travel, so you’re not locked into one area.
Employment type
- Casual and permanent part-time (casual roles with a pathway to permanent)
- What you’ll be doing
- Personal care and hygiene support
- Manual handling, including transfers and hoist use where needed
- Medication assistance in line with participants’ care plans
- Following Behaviour Support Plans using consistent, positive strategies
- Supporting daily living skills, routines, communication and emotional regulation
- Supporting participants to access the community and build independence
- Completing accurate shift notes and incident reports
- What we’re looking for
- Experience in disability support, mental health, aged care or a related field
- Experience with personal care and/or supporting people with complex needs
- A calm, patient and consistent approach
- Reliability and good communication with your team
- Highly regarded
- Experience supporting people with autism, behaviours of concern or psychosocial disability
- Hoist, manual handling or PEG feeding experience
- Medication assistance experience
- Trauma-informed practice
- Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support or Mental Health
- Flexible availability, including afternoons, weekends and overnights
New to some of these areas but have strong support work experience? We still encourage you to apply. Training is provided.
- Current First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working With Children Check
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle
- Smartphone and basic digital skills for shift notes and communication
- Right to work in Australia
What we offer
- Casual and permanent part-time positions, with pathways from casual to permanent
- Consistent teams and regular rosters
- Paid onboarding and buddy shifts before working independently
- Training in manual handling, medication assistance and participant Behaviour Support Plans
- A responsive management team that answers the phone
- Opportunities to grow into more senior roles
- Pay rates based on the SCHADS Award (Level 2), with pay point determined by your qualifications and experience.
Penalty rates apply for weekends, public holidays and overnight shifts.
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Disability Support Worker – Sydney employer: Golden Heart Services
Golden Heart Services is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and flexible work environment for Support Workers in the vibrant Inner West and Eastern Suburbs of New South Wales. With a strong focus on ongoing training and development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. The company fosters a compassionate culture that values teamwork and person-centred care, making it an ideal place for those seeking rewarding employment in the community services sector.
