Carer

Caring Support Worker for Our Daughter – Thornleigh NSW

We are looking for a reliable, female, caring / experienced support worker/carer to assist our daughter, who requires 24/7 care and 2:1 support.

Current Shifts Available

• Sunday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Thursday: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm

For the right person, there is potential for up to an additional 12+ hours per week, making this a great opportunity for someone looking for regular and ongoing work.

The Role

The position involves providing direct personal care and assistance with everyday needs in a home and community environment.

Duties may include:

• Personal care and assistance with daily activities
• Supporting mobility and general wellbeing
• Assisting with meals and everyday routines
• Community access and outings
• Working alongside another support worker as part of a 2:1 care arrangement
• Maintaining a safe, comfortable and supportive environment
• Following established care routines and support requirements

We are looking for someone who is dependable, patient and genuinely interested in providing consistent, long-term care.

Previous disability/support-work experience is preferred, and applicants should have the appropriate checks and qualifications required for working in the disability-support sector.

This is an ongoing position, and we are particularly interested in finding someone who can become a regular and reliable member of our daughter's care team.

When applying, please provide a brief description of your experience, qualifications and availability.We’re a friendly local family looking for a kind and reliable carer to support our 30-year-old daughter. She’s a gentle, fun-loving young woman who is wheelchair bound and is non-verbal, High need care with NDIS support ratio of 2 to 1 (training available).

We’re hoping to find someone who will become part of our family’s support team (of 4 carers) and help make each day positive and engaging for her.

Location: Thornleigh NSW 2120

You’ll be working closely with our family, so good communication and a genuine, patient nature are really important.

What We’re Looking For

• A current driver’s licence (essential – outings are part of the role)
• Someone dependable, compassionate, and trustworthy
• Experience in disability or personal care is great, but we’re happy to guide the right person
• Current First Aid/CPR, NDIS Worker Screening, and Working With Children Check (or willing to obtain)

A Bit About Us

We’re a warm and supportive family who value kindness, humour, and creating a positive environment for our daughter. We’re looking for someone who will take genuine care and enjoy making a difference in her day.

If you think this sounds like the right fit, we’d love to hear from you!
Please send through your resume and a short note about yourself, your experience, and your availability.