About Us:

My Voice Pty Ltd is a registered business providing services to people with disability and their families across NSW and the NT. Our work is constantly informed by the lived experience of people with disability, their family and support staff. We have a strong commitment to quality and achieving meaningful outcomes in people’s lives as they determine it.

My Voice is here to co-design a pathway to quality of life, a life that is valued and meaningful to each person, acknowledging the need for individuals to be safe, respected and supported appropriately.

If you are passionate about working in the disability sector, providing services to NDIS participants, and working alongside a multi-disciplinary team, then My Voice is the organisation for you!

About the Role:

Woking on a 24/7 roster Monday to Sunday We are currently hiring staff on a casual basis in the Southern Highlands, NSW. If you have flexible availability, we would love to hear from you.

A Disability Support Worker has a crucial role in ensuring that NDIS participants are given the support they need and to assist participants in accomplishing daily activities, building trust with participants, and guiding them to lead independent lives.

We expect our staff to deliver on the principles of choice, control, and self-determination. To be respectful and non-judgmental and to create a non-discriminatory and culturally safe service delivery and workplace.

The right candidates will be caring, open-minded, reliable, flexible, able to follow instructions, and has a can-do attitude.

We want people who are caring and compassionate and able to demonstrate empathy.

Key Responsibilities:

Utilise a strengths-based, participant focused framework with participants, families, and partners.

Be responsible for the daily care of participants with psychosocial disabilities and challenging behaviour.

Providing transport for activities or medical appointments.

Personal care such as showering, dressing, and bowel care.

Assistance with cooking and cleaning.

Assist participants with their daily routines and activities in line with individual NDIS plans.

Work collaboratively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.

Regularly fill out shift reports and medication charts.

Assist participants to lead a more independent life, with freedom to have choice and control over their decisions.

Essential Criteria:

Must be available to work weekdays.

Aptitude and willingness to learn and a desire to work in the disability sector.

A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain it.

Access to own car with insurance, and a valid Australian driver’s licence.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Criteria:

Flexibility to work on a 24/7 rotating roster.

Ability to work unsupervised.

Highly adaptable skills.

Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable but not essential:

Some experience in supporting a person with a psychosocial/trauma background and challenging behaviour.

Mental Health First Aid Certificate or experience in providing mental health support.

Cert III or IV in Disability/Individual Support.

First Aid and CPR Certificate.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

How many years' experience do you have as a Disability Support Worker?

Do you have a current NDIS Worker Screening Check?

Does your vehicle have insurance cover for business use?

Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold?

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

Are you available to work on a rotating roster?