Disability Support Worker

Location: Sydney Eastern Suburbs - Maroubra (relocating to Mascot in the near future)

Shift Schedule: 24/7 rotating roster, including morning, evening, and night shifts (active and sleepover).

Job Type: Casual

Pay Rate: SCHADS Award Level 2 Pay Point 1 + 25% casual loading

While this is a casual position, you may be scheduled for regular ongoing shifts to support work/life balance, with the potential to move into a permanent role.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking passionate Disability Support Workers to join our SIL care team in the Sydney Eastern Suburbs!

About Ample Life

Ample Life is a provider of Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Respite Accommodation (MTA/STA) for NDIS participants across Sydney. We specialise in culturally and linguistically aligned care services to participants from diverse backgrounds such as Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese, Spanish, Indonesian, Korean, Italian, and many others.

In each of our homes, our participants and carers share the same language and cultural backgrounds. This means that there are no language barriers. There is cultural sensitivity in our communication and care. Our participants get to enjoy food from their native cuisine on a daily basis just like at home. We play games, music, and TV from our participants’ native countries. Our homes feel like home.

Our mission is to provide a supportive and empowering living environment for individuals with disabilities. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live life to the fullest, and we are dedicated to helping our residents achieve their goals and live as independently as possible.

If you share our passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then we have an exciting opportunity for you. We are seeking motivated and passionate individuals to join our SIL Care Team. You will receive attractive remuneration and opportunities for accelerated career development.

Our Purpose
Our purpose is to make a positive difference in all the lives we touch. This includes our participants, families, carers, planners, support coordinators, and practitioners. We seek to achieve this by firstly providing amazing quality care that is culturally and linguistically aligned.

Essential Criteria:

Required Documents & Certifications:

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability, Aged Care, or related) or higher

Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009)

Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)

Current National Police Check with clearance to work with vulnerable persons/people with disability

NDIS Worker Orientation Module ("Quality, Safety and You") (or willingness to complete prior to commencement)

Required Skills & Experience:

Minimum 1 year of experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions, psychosocial disabilities, and cognitive impairment, who display behaviours of concern, using positive behaviour support strategies to promote safety and quality of life.

Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience supporting individuals under Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), with an understanding of Restrictive Practices (RPs) and their application

Experience using manual handling equipment such as hoists and slide sheets

Willingness and confidence to provide personal care.

Flexibility to work across a variety of shifts, including overnight and sleepover shifts

About the Role

As a member of our SIL Care Team, you will support participants with support needs including Parkinson's disease, intellectual disability, psychosocial disability, cognitive impairment and physical support needs. You will work under the direction of our SIL Manager, providing support that aligns with each participant's goals and care plan.

Your role includes, but not limited to:

Supporting participants in their daily routines, including personal care, supervision, and social engagement using person-centred communication and routines

Supporting participant independence through community engagement and individualised programs

Administering medication safely in line with care plans and clinical guidelines

Providing manual handling support (e.g., hoists, slide sheets)

Implementing Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs) and applying Restrictive Practices (RPs) correctly where relevant

Identifying and reporting hazards to maintain a safe environment

Maintaining accurate progress notes and incident reports

Communicating effectively with participants, families, and staff to meet individual needs and goals

Collaborating with allied health professionals for coordinated care

Participating in ongoing training to build complex care skills

Maintaining confidentiality and respecting participants' privacy and dignity

Desirable / Personal Attributes:

Current Manual Handling certification

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills; ability to work autonomously and in a team

High attention to detail with administrative and documentation tasks

Genuine commitment to person-centred, active support and the rights of people with disability

Calm, resilient approach to managing complex or stressful situations

Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents are encouraged to apply.