Experienced Disability Support Worker

About the role

Our supports are individualised, purposeful and focused on real life outcomes. You will support participants to develop independent living skills, provide meaningful community access that encourages independence and social participation, read and implement individual support plans and goals, encourage participants to build skills and independence, complete accurate progress notes and reporting, and communicate professionally with participants, families and allied health professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Support participants to develop independent living skills, including cooking, cleaning, shopping, budgeting and household routines
• Provide meaningful community access that encourages independence, confidence and social participation
• Read, understand and confidently implement individual support plans and goals
• Encourage participants to build skills and independence rather than simply completing tasks for them
• Complete accurate, detailed and professional progress notes and reporting
• Communicate confidently and professionally with participants, families, allied health professionals and other stakeholders when appropriate
• Identify opportunities to improve participant outcomes and contribute ideas to support ongoing progress

About you

• Minimum of 3 years experience delivering disability supports independently
• Confident understanding support plans and translating participant goals into practical everyday activities
• Excellent written communication, documentation and reporting skills
• Comfortable providing supports within participants' personal homes and community environments
• Demonstrate initiative, professionalism, reliability and sound judgement
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence to communicate with families and allied health professionals when required
• Understand the importance of professional boundaries, dignity, choice and person centred practice
• Demonstrate strong disability support experience
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• Certificate III or IV in Disability, Individual Support, Aged Care, Community Services, Mental Health, or an equivalent qualification in Social Work or a related field.

About us

Side by Side Inclusive Services is a growing, hands on disability support organisation supporting young adults across South West Sydney and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on being an approachable, supportive and genuinely involved organisation. Our two Co-Directors are actively involved in daily operations, with at least one always available for guidance and support. We focus on real outcomes, meaningful employment, skill development and genuine community inclusion.

Benefits

• Clear goals and expectations with individual participant goals and support objectives to guide your work
• Accessible management with Co-Directors actively involved in daily operations
• Meaningful supports focused on real outcomes, skill development and genuine community inclusion
• Your experience is valued with encouragement for ideas, initiative and professional input
• Opportunities to grow with potential to take on additional responsibilities based on your skills, interests and organisational needs
• Flexible employment with casual and part-time opportunities available
• Be part of a close knit, highly connected team with approachable, supportive management and a positive, healthy workplace culture where staff feel valued, respected and supported.