At a Glance
- Tasks: Support adults with diverse needs in a caring, inclusive environment.
- Company: Inala, a leader in disability support services.
- Benefits: Flexible part-time hours, meaningful work, and community impact.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while building genuine connections.
- Qualifications: Experience in disability support and a Certificate III or higher in relevant fields.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Inala’s North West team supports adults with diverse needs in our Accommodation services, delivering high-quality, person-centred support that builds genuine relationships and a strong sense of belonging. We’re looking for people who bring respect, empathy, creativity and integrity to their work, and who help participants build independence, creative expression and community connection in supportive, inclusive environments.
ACCOMMODATION SERVICES – Permanent Part-Time
Support adults in our residential homes with their daily care, wellbeing and community life, maintaining a safe, calm and homely environment.
Available rosters:
- Karinya: Wednesday to Sunday. Split shifts apply on Thursdays and Fridays.
- Houen Mullaya: Wednesday to Sunday. Split shifts apply on weekdays (Wednesday to Friday).
- Carrara: afternoon and evening shifts Monday to Friday, plus weekends. Weekend rosters include sleepover shifts. Some Fridays and weekend days also include split shifts.
- Kyra: afternoon and evening shifts Monday to Friday, with an occasional Saturday shift.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain a safe, calm, homely environment while supporting participants’ connections within the community.
- Assist with all daily care needs.
- Support participants to and from day programs via scheduled transport runs, using wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
- Provide support and assistance that ensures the physical, emotional, psychological and social wellbeing of participants.
- Provide safe manual handling support, including mobility assistance, transfers and ambulation.
- Collaboratively develop and facilitate individual and group-based recreational, artistic, living skills and community access programs.
- Be sensitive and understanding to each participant’s specific needs, including their cultural needs and preferences.
- Maintain individual daily notes on participant activities, support needs, and overall wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate reporting and documentation in line with Inala’s processes.
- Communicate positively and professionally with participants, families, staff and other stakeholders.
- Administer medications, including PRN, in accordance with Inala’s medication administration procedures.
- Experience supporting participants with varying behaviour support needs, non-verbal communication, and varying mobility needs (ambulant and non-ambulant).
- Knowledge and experience supporting participants with dysphagia.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role within the disability sector.
- Certificate III or higher in Disability/Community Services or equivalent.
- Ability to work with participants with complex behaviour issues.
- Ability to understand and follow individual behaviour plans.
- Commitment to the human-centred ethos and approaches of Inala.
- Working rights in Australia.
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Australian driver’s licence (ability to drive, or willingness to learn to drive, a wheelchair-accessible vehicle).
- Current first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).
- NDISWC (or willingness to obtain).
- Completed NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission online modules 1-4.
Disability Support Worker in Sydney employer: Inala
Inala offers a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults with diverse needs. The company values respect, empathy, and integrity, fostering genuine relationships and community connections. With permanent part-time positions available and flexible rosters, Inala provides opportunities for professional growth and stability.
