Disability Support Worker – Female Support Worker

Location: Sandringham, NSW
Shift: Wednesdays, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Position: Casual

Make a meaningful difference in a young girl's life.

Community Carers NSW is seeking a positive, energetic and compassionate female Disability Support Worker to support a bright and energetic 9-year-old girl in Sandringham.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working with children, has experience supporting children with autism and behaviours of concern, and brings patience, warmth and a proactive approach to their work.

This role is ideal for someone who can build trust, create a safe and supportive environment, and make each shift engaging, positive and meaningful.

About the role

The young girl has Mild Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Level 2, ADHD, Chromosome 15q Deletion and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA).

She is an intelligent and energetic young girl who benefits from feeling safe, understood and supported. She responds well to calm and simple communication, predictable routines, opportunities to make choices and support to understand and regulate her emotions.

With the right support, she can express her needs, show empathy and engage positively in activities and relationships.

Your role will involve:

• Providing attentive supervision to promote her safety and wellbeing.
• Supporting emotional regulation through calm, patient and proactive strategies.
• Building a trusting relationship through consistency, understanding and positive engagement.
• Encouraging choice, autonomy and participation in enjoyable, age-appropriate activities.
• Following established routines and support strategies while adapting to her needs.
• Responding positively to challenging situations with patience, flexibility and confidence.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a female Disability Support Worker, preferably early-career or younger, who can connect positively with a child.
• Have experience supporting children with autism, ADHD and behaviours of concern.
• Understand the importance of a calm, flexible and individualised approach, particularly when supporting a child with PDA.
• Bring positive energy, patience, resilience and a willingness to embrace challenges.
• Be confident providing appropriate supervision and following support plans.
• Have strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with both the child and her family.
• Be reliable and available every Wednesday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Essential requirements

• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Police Check
• Relevant experience supporting children with disability and behaviours of concern.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Current Driver’s Licence and reliable, appropriately insured vehicle
• Full working rights in Australia
• A commitment to person-centred support, child safety and professional boundaries.

Why join Community Carers NSW?

At Community Carers NSW, we believe in putting people first and providing support that recognises each person's individuality, strengths and potential.

If you are warm, proactive and ready to make a genuine difference in a young person's life, we would love to hear from you.

Interested? Apply now!

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and availability.

Or email your CV to [email protected].

For enquiries, contact Tanya on 02 8513 9779.

Local applicants from the Sutherland Shire, St George and surrounding suburbs are strongly encouraged to apply.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Community Carers NSW is committed to providing safe, respectful and individualised support that helps every person feel understood, valued and included.

Pay: From $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4.0 per week

Work Location: In person