Disability Support Worker – Central Coast
Join our team as a Disability Support Worker. Support people to live independently, build skills, and enjoy life. Part time and Casual role available, flexible shifts and a supportive team environment
Our Purpose
At United Foundation - We are dedicated to facilitating a space for our participants to call home in our tailored accommodation options to create a thriving community. We offer independent living opportunities that provide support models that empower people to live their lifestyle of choice.
We’re hiring Casual positions, with the opportunity to transition into permanent roles. Join a supportive and stable team and make a real impact in people’s lives. Ideal candidates are flexible and willing to take on shorter and split shifts, with availability in the morning or afternoon to support a range of client needs
Live or work nearby? Even better.
Ideal if you’re based in or around the Central Coast, including:
Gosford, Woy Woy, Ettalong, Umina Beach, Erina, Terrigal, Bateau Bay, The Entrance, Tuggerah, Wyong, Noraville, Hamlyn Terrace, or surrounding areas.
About the Role
The Mental Health/Disability Support Worker will provide support with people living with complex trauma, challenging behaviors, and/or high physical/clinical to align with their individual program plan.
Working with external care teams and families, the role is responsible for providing high-quality, responsive, and person-centered support to assist participants enhance their everyday living skills, gain access and participation in community to achieve their goals, enhance their quality of life and physical and mental health.
Supporting clients with personal care, community access, and daily routines
Working in participants’ homes or in our purpose-built Vertical Villages (SIL/SDA)
Managing complex needs including behaviours of concern, trauma, forensic backgrounds, and high clinical needs
Administering medication and following detailed health support plans
Implementing behaviour support plans and using de-escalation techniques
Providing meaningful, person-centred care to NDIS participants
Collaborating with clinicians, case workers, and families
About You
You will thrive and succeed in our team by bringing the following experience to this position:
Minimum of 6 months’ experience in disability, aged care, mental health, or related fields
Certificate III/IV Individual Support, Aged Care, or similar (preferred)
Experience supporting people with mental illness, complex care needs, high physical needs, and behaviours of concern
Demonstrated experience with high physical and clinical needs, including medication administration
Strong understanding of professional boundaries, restrictive practices, and behaviour support
Effective written and verbal communication, including clear case note writing
Able to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills to work both autonomously and as part of a team
NDIS Worker Screening, First Aid, Driver’s Licence, and insured vehicle
If you’re passionate about helping people live life on their terms, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to build a meaningful career supporting independence, inclusion, and choice.
- Department
- Service Delivery & IHC
- Role
- Disability Support Worker
- Locations
- SIL - ETTALONG BEACH, WOONGARRAH, SIL - HAMLYN TERRACE, SIL - NORAVILLE, IHC - East & North
- Employment type
- Contract