Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker

About the role

Equality Disability & Health Care Services is looking for reliable, compassionate, and experienced Support Workers to join our growing team based in Penrith.
As an experienced Support worker, you will provide 1:1 support to a client with complex mental health support needs. The successful candidate will have experience supporting people with conditions such as Borderline Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, and trauma-related presentations, and will bring a trauma-informed approach to their practice.

Key responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or 2:1 support to participants
• Assist with daily living tasks, including personal care, meal preparation, and transport
• Support participants with community access, including appointments, social outings, fitness activities, and skill-building programs
• Promote participant independence, choice, and capacity building
• Build strong, professional relationships with participants, families, and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate progress notes, incident reports, and documentation
• Follow participant support plans and uphold NDIS practice standards

What we’re looking for

• Experience working within the disability support sector
• Strong experience supporting participants with mental health conditions and complex trauma backgrounds
• Understanding and application of trauma-informed care principles
• Experience working within restrictive practice frameworks and implementing behaviour support strategies appropriately
• Strong administrative and documentation skills, including progress notes, incident reporting, and compliance records

Risk and Safety Information:

• The client may at times present with verbal aggression. If this occurs, staff are required to disengage and remove themselves from the environment for their own safety.
• Staff must be able to recognise and respond appropriately to safety concerns, including contacting emergency services where required.

Requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid & CPR certification
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Right to work in Australia

What we offer

• Flexible shifts across multiple locations
• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

APPLY NOW! Penrith location