Disability Support Worker – Complex ABI Behaviours

National Disability and Aged Care Services NDACS
Peakhurst, NSW
A$34.44-$62 p/h
Community Services & Development → Aged & Disability Support
Casual
On-site

Posted 8 hours ago


National Disability and Aged Care Service (NDACS) is a registered NDIS provider supporting people with disability across homes, communities, and supported accommodation. We’ve proudly served the local area since 2010 and are known for our hands-on, person-centred approach.

We are currently seeking reliable, experienced Disability Support Workers to support a male client living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) in a group home setting in Peakhurst.

⚠️ Please Read Carefully Before Applying:⚠️

This role involves supporting a male participant with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) who displays frequent and significant behaviours of concern. These include:

Verbal abuse and offensive language, including racist slurs

Inappropriate sexualised behaviours (e.g. masturbating in presence of staff, attempts to touch staff)

Impulsivity and unsafe mobility attempts, which may pose safety risks

These behaviours are the result of his ABI and are supported through a structured Behaviour Support Plan in collaboration with allied health professionals.

This position is only suitable for support workers who are:

Confident and calm under pressure

Experienced in managing behaviours of concern

Able to maintain strong professional boundaries

Comfortable following clear safety and behavioural protocols

About the Role

Location: Peakhurst

Employment Type: Casual (with consistent full-time hours available)

Shifts:

Morning: 7:00am – 3:00pm

Afternoon: 3:00pm – 10:00pm

Key Responsibilities

Assist with personal care (showering, toileting, dressing, grooming)

Support safe mobility, including use of a hoist and transfer techniques

Monitor behaviour and respond according to the Behaviour Support Plan

Prepare meals, assist with medication, and document incidents accurately

Provide companionship and maintain dignity and respect at all times

Essential Requirements

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working With Children Check

National Police Check (within 3 years)

Current First Aid and CPR Certificate

Manual Handling training or experience

Valid Australian Driver’s Licence

Willingness to complete required NDIS training modules

Ability to provide 100 points of ID

Preferred Experience

Prior experience supporting someone with an Acquired Brain Injury

Familiarity with implementing Behaviour Support Plans

De-escalation and professional boundary-setting skills

Strong communication and note-taking abilities

Emotional resilience and self-awareness

What We Offer

A supportive and experienced management team

Regular debriefing and training opportunities

A stable, friendly working environment

Consistent hours for staff who demonstrate reliability and skill

To Apply

If you have the skills, experience, and emotional resilience to work in a challenging but meaningful environment — and are committed to maintaining client dignity while managing complex behaviours — we welcome your application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If this specific role isn’t right for you, but you’re interested in other support worker roles at NDACS, feel free to send through your resume for general consideration.


About National Disability and Aged Care Services NDACS

Peakhurst, NSW, Australia

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