Disability support worker

About the role

We are seeking experienced Female Disability Support Workers to provide intensive, complex behaviour support for a participant who lives with family and requires active overnight assistance in their home. This is a hands-on, active night shift role, you will be awake and engaged throughout the entire shift, not on standby. Shifts run 12:00am to 9:00am. This is a casual position with consistent, ongoing shifts available for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and follow the participant's Behaviour Support Plan (BSP) as directed by a registered Behaviour Support Practitioner
• Provide active, attentive support throughout the full shift, you will be awake and engaged for the duration
• Respond calmly and safely to behaviours of concern using a range of de-escalation strategies including verbal redirection, distraction, sensory regulation, and environment modification in line with the participant's BSP
• Monitor the participant's wellbeing, comfort, and safety throughout the night, including observation of sleep patterns and signs of distress or agitation
• Assist with personal care, mobility, toileting, and other daily living activities as required during the night
• Assist the participant with food or drink as needed during the shift, ensuring dietary requirements and any mealtime management protocols are followed
• Administer medication as prescribed and in accordance with the participant's medication management plan
• Proactively manage the environment to reduce triggers and minimise risk, including maintaining a calm, safe, and predictable overnight setting
• Complete detailed and accurate shift notes, progress notes, and incident reports at end of shift ready for handover
• Conduct a thorough verbal and written handover to incoming day staff, clearly communicating overnight events, behaviours, and any concerns

About you

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Disability), Community Services, or equivalent qualification
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current Working with Children Check (WWC)
• Current Police Check (issued within the last 3 years)
• Current First Aid certificate (HLTAID011 or equivalent)
• Current CPR certificate (HLTAID009 or equivalent)
• Completed NDIS Worker Orientation Module — "Quality, Safety and You"
• Demonstrated experience supporting participants with complex or intensive behaviour support needs
• Solid understanding of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) principles and Behaviour Support Plans
• Ability to work active overnight shifts (12:00am – 9:00am) reliably and consistently

About us

Staycarewell is a registered NDIS provider committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred disability support. We believe every participant deserves care that is safe, dignified, and genuinely responsive to their individual needs.

Benefits

• Exceptional rate of pay: Our rates starts from $45.28 per hour am, $51.71 Active night.
• Consistent, ongoing shifts, not ad hoc casual work
• Supportive management team with clear communication and genuine oversight
• Work that matters, directly improving the quality of life for NDIS participants
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career in disability support