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About the Role
We are seeking dedicated Disability Support Workers to assist clients with intellectual disabilities in a shared home environment. This role focuses on helping clients achieve greater independence and joy in their daily lives through engaging activities and community involvement.
Responsibilities
- Deliver active support aligned with each client’s goals and support plans
- Assist with daily personal care tasks (e.g., toileting, showering, dressing)
- Use safe manual handling techniques in accordance with individual plans
- Facilitate community access and transport using Unisson vehicles or public transport
- Build trusted relationships with clients, families and external stakeholders
- Maintain accurate documentation, reports and records
- Work collaboratively within a close-knit team
- Respond appropriately to incidents in line with Unisson and NDIS guidelines
Requirements
- Willing to work active night & sleepover shifts, weekends, and public holidays
- Hold a valid NSW Driver’s Licence (P2/full) and are confident driving Unisson vehicles
- Energetic, compassionate, and emotionally resilient
- Experienced in disability support (preferred)
- Must have or be willing to obtain NSW Driver’s Licence (P2/Full)
- Must have or be willing to obtain First Aid Certificate
- Must have or be willing to obtain NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Must have or be willing to obtain Working With Children Check (if required for the role)
Location
- Normanhurst
- Ryde
Work Type
- Part Time
- Hourly Rate
- Active night shifts
- Sleepover shifts
- Weekends
- Public holidays
Experience Level
- Experienced in disability support (preferred)
Education Level
- Qualified with Cert III/IV in Disability (desirable)
Salary/Compensations
- From $34.58 per hour (plus applicable penalty rates)
Benefits
- Access up to $15,900 in salary packaging annually
- Generous salary packaging to boost your take-home pay
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Wellbeing leave + option to cash out annual leave
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Flexible work options and individualised training
- Free flu vaccinations
- WHEREFIT membership
- Milestone celebrations
About the Company
- At Unisson, we believe disability doesn’t define anyone.
- With over 100 years of experience, we’ve supported people with disability to live fulfilling, independent lives.
- Our name pays tribute to our beginnings – with the double “S” symbolising our original name, Sunshine and the vision of our founder, Dr. Lorna Hodgkinson.
Equal Opportunity
- Unisson is proud to be a smoke-free, equal opportunity employer.
- We value diversity and embrace a person-centred approach – for the people we support and the people we hire.