At a Glance
- Tasks: Support an 18-year-old male with disability in achieving social and independence goals.
- Company: Family-run NDIS provider focused on genuine relationships and meaningful outcomes.
- Benefits: Ongoing support, excellent pay rates, and a fun, caring team environment.
- Other info: Ideal for energetic individuals who thrive in dynamic environments.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while enjoying varied and engaging community activities.
- Qualifications: Experience with disability support and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.
- Disability Support Work with an 18 year old male
- Our Family Respite Pty Ltd – Killarney Vale NSW
- Disability Support Worker - Ongoing Part-Time Role
- 2 x 3-Hour Shifts Per Week | Community Access & Capacity Building
Are you energetic, proactive, thick-skinned and looking for a role where no two days are the same?
We're looking for an enthusiastic Disability Support Worker to support a young man with disability to achieve his social, health and independence goals through regular community-based supports.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being active, getting out into the community, building genuine relationships and helping someone work towards greater independence and confidence.
About the Role
You’ll be supporting the participant for two regular 3-hour shifts each week.
Supports may include
- Community access and social activities
- Building confidence and independence
- Working towards health and wellbeing goals
- Domestic tasks and everyday life skills
- Encouraging community participation
- Supporting routines and positive outcomes
The ideal support worker will be proactive and able to think on their feet, bringing energy, positivity and initiative to every shift.
- Who We're Looking For
- Male or Female
- High energy and engaging personality
- Confident working independently
- Reliable and committed
- Great sense of humour
- Physically active and motivated
- Strong communicator
- Able to build rapport and genuine connections
This role would particularly suit someone who
- Doesn’t take things personally
- Can stay calm in challenging situations
- Is comfortable managing unpredictable conversations
- Has a positive, non-judgemental attitude
- Can maintain professional boundaries while still building a great relationship
Phoenix has Tourette's Syndrome and may occasionally use swearing, inappropriate language or socially unexpected comments related to his disability.
The successful applicant will be able to remain calm, professional, non-reactive and maintain a positive sense of humour.
Essential Requirements
- Experience supporting people with disability
- Experience supporting participants with behaviours of concern
- Understanding of mental health challenges
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working With Children Check
- Current First Aid & CPR
- Current Driver's Licence
- Reliable and insured vehicle
- Excellent spoken English and communication skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with participants, families and the OFR team
Why Join Our Family Respite?
At OFR, we’re not a giant corporate provider.
We’re a family-run NDIS provider that focuses on building genuine relationships and creating meaningful outcomes for participants.
You’ll receive ongoing support, great communication, excellent rates of pay and the opportunity to be part of a fun, supportive team that genuinely cares.
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Disability Support Work with an 18 year old male employer: Our Family Respite Pty Ltd
At Our Family Respite (OFR), we pride ourselves on being a family-run, NDIS-registered provider that offers a unique and meaningful approach to disability respite. Our supportive work culture fosters genuine relationships, allowing you to work from home with flexible hours while making a real difference in the lives of participants and their families. With excellent pay, ongoing training, and the opportunity to build long-term connections, OFR is an exceptional employer for those seeking a rewarding career in community services.
Contact Details:
Our Family Respite Pty Ltd Recruitment Team
