Disability Support Worker

Are you ready to take the next step towards a rewarding career?

Step into rewarding casual and permanent part-time opportunities supporting people with disability within our Home & Living Services in the Eurobodalla region. You will be a highly motivated and passionate individual delivering person-centred care to aid our growing services in this region ensuring quality of life, dignity and respect for our participants.

About the role:

Our services operate over a 24/7 basis, with flexibility and availability to work a range of shifts in the morning, afternoon, evening and overnight. You will have a strong focus on building independent living skills by supporting participants in their own home as well as increasing participants social connections through community involvement and activities.

Whilst each day brings new challenges, the general roles and responsibilities include:

• Delivering personal care to participants including assisting with toileting and showering.
• Preparing and assisting with meal preparation within the home.
• Administering medication and assisting with mobility including hoists and wheelchairs.
• Supporting attendance at appointments and community-based events.
• Engaging in skill building activities for participants, both individually and in a group setting.
• Offering meaningful and active support to enable participants to achieve their goals.

This is the perfect opportunity for people at all stages of their career whether you may be recently finishing your studies or returning to the workforce. Join us and contribute to our mission of creating an inclusive world for the people we support. 

What do I need to succeed in my role?

• Genuine desire to provide high quality care and enable inclusion for people with disability.
• Strong verbal and written communication with proven computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team environment.
• Creativity to promote and support community contribution.
• Ideally, demonstrated awareness and/or experience with disability.
• Availability and flexibility to work a range of shifts over a 24/7 roster. Finding people with the right availability to match our participants is important to us.  
• Valid Australian Driver Licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

If successful for the role, you will be required to provide a valid and cleared Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check prior to commencement alongside evidence of at least two (2) doses of COVID-19 vaccination. 

Additionally, you will be required to complete comprehensive and paid training upon commencement starting late October. This includes face-to-face sessions located in Batemans Bay, online components and buddy shifts to enable you to succeed in the role, requiring full availability during a 2-week period.

Why you will love working for us:

• Part-time hourly rate between $34 - $37 per hour and casual hourly rate between $43 - $47 (plus superannuation) depending on relevant qualifications, skills and experience.
• A paid onboarding program designed to set you up for success, delivered by in-house experts.
• Access to Fitness Passport, discounted unlimited access to multiple gyms and pools.
• Opportunity for a variety of shifts and ongoing professional development.
• Access to generous non-for-profit salary packaging options (up to $15,900 + $2,650 meals & entertainment tax free earning potential per annum).
• Support to gain and maintain your First Aid Certification.
• Options for flexible public holiday leave for events of cultural or religious significance.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family.

How do I apply?

If you are looking to make a difference in the lives of people in your community, please apply below by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining how your skills and experience match the above criteria.

If you would like to discuss the role or have any questions, please reach out to our Recruitment team via E: Recruitment@disabilitytrust.org.au. 

Applications close 9:00am, Monday 29 September 2025. Suitable candidates may be shortlisted and contacted as applications are received.