Disability Support Worker

Life Without Barriers

Broken Hill, Far West & North Central NSW

Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)

Casual/Vacation

Above award pay: $43.08/hr, SCHADS Level 2.2

About the role

This opportunity presents a demanding yet deeply fulfilling prospect for you to make a positive change in the lives of people with disabilities. We are currently recruiting for our Lifestyle and Supported Independent Living (SIL) programs.

SIL is supporting people with disabilities in shared housing or in their own home, providing various supports including personal care and daily living assistance. You can expect to work across a 24/7 roster.

Lifestyle supports are one-on-one support to individuals with disabilities in their homes or the community, with travel between clients and working short, split shifts required.

Key Responsibilities

Get involved in feel-good activities at home and out in the community—like cooking, gardening, and soaking up the sun

Create a calm and supportive space with the ability to utilise de-escalation techniques

Implement person-centred active support and behaviour support plans

Support clients to make everyday spaces shine through domestic assistance

Provide support with personal care, including bathing and dressing

Ability to work sleepover shifts (SIL only)

Skills & Experience

A bright, upbeat person who delivers support with a smile, dance moves, and a joyful attitude

Passion for empowering people with disability—supporting their unique needs, strengths, and personal goals

Experience working with complex disability support needs, including nonverbal escalations and behaviours of concern

Valid First Aid and CPR Certificates as per NDIS requirements

Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks, including the National Criminal History Record Check, NDIS, and Working with Children Checks.

Benefits

Competitive pay above industry standards SCHADS Level 2 Pay Point 2 $43.08 (casual) per hour

Participate in community activities, events, and even impromptu BBQs, all while supporting people with disabilities to thrive in their homes and communities

As an essential worker, benefit from a Welcome Bag and extra resources through the ‘Welcome Experience’ program, supporting new arrivals to Far West NSW

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not-for-profit organization of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disabilities, older people, and people with mental illnesses. We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.

Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disabilities to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.

How to Apply

Include your resume and cover letter in one document, click ‘Apply,’ and follow the prompts. Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit https://www.lwb.org.au/careers/ for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

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For any other enquiries, contact John McGrath at john.mcgrath@lwb.org.au