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Disability Support Worker – Western Sydney

Yahweh Care

Location: Western Sydney, NSW

Job Type: Casual / Part-Time

About the Role

Yahweh Care is seeking reliable, caring and professional Disability Support Workers to support NDIS participants across Western Sydney.

We are looking for applicants who live in Western Sydney or nearby and can reliably travel to participant locations.

Areas may include Blacktown, Mount Druitt, St Marys, Penrith, Rooty Hill, Doonside, Seven Hills, Toongabbie, Wentworthville, Parramatta, Merrylands, Granville and surrounding suburbs.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties may include:

Personal care and daily living support
Community access and social participation
Domestic assistance
Meal preparation
Transport to appointments and activities
Supporting participants to achieve their NDIS goals
Medication assistance within your training and scope
Following individual support plans
Completing progress notes and required documentation
Reporting incidents or concerns appropriately
Promoting participant dignity, independence, choice and control

No Formal Qualification Required

You can apply even if you do not have a Certificate III, Certificate IV or other formal disability support qualification.

A relevant qualification is desirable but not essential.

However, applicants must have all required clearances and compliance documents before commencing work.

Mandatory Requirements

Applicants must have:

Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
Current National Police Check
Current Working With Children Check, where required
Current First Aid Certificate
Current CPR Certificate
Completed NDIS Worker Orientation Module
Valid Australian driver's licence
Reliable vehicle
Appropriate vehicle insurance where participant transport is required
Valid working rights in Australia
Ability to meet all Yahweh Care onboarding and compliance requirements

What We Are Looking For

The successful applicant will have:

Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate clearly with participants, families and staff
Ability to write clear and accurate progress notes
A caring, respectful and patient approach
Reliability and punctuality
Professional behaviour and good boundaries
Ability to follow participant support plans and instructions
Ability to work independently
Commitment to participant privacy, dignity and choice
A genuine interest in supporting people with disability
Previous NDIS or disability support experience is preferred but not essential for suitable

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