Disability Support Workers – Shoalhaven

About the role

As a Disability Support Worker with CareSouth in Shoalhaven, you will provide individualised support for young people and adults 24 hours a day within a supported home model.

No two days are the same.

One day you might be assisting clients with general household duties, meal preparation or personal care needs. The next, you may be providing support to participants based on their individual care plans which could include social activities, transport and mobility or attendance at appointments. All the while liaising with participants families, therapists or case managers and following a clinically guided support plan that offers choice and participation within their community helping them achieve their goals. 

Do you want to be a part of something great?

At CareSouth, they recognise that the work you do every day is what makes the organisation great. They want to reward that and be an organisation that you are proud to be a part of. They aim to help you bring your best self to work and take your best self-home!

To recognise the work you do we offer:

• 24/7 After Hours Call centre to allow you to leave work at work
• Free, confidential and independent Employee Assistance Program
• Tailored professional development pathways
• Flexible working arrangements
• 24/7 access to our online e-learning system
• A compassionate, supportive and inclusive culture that encourages you to be bold, big-hearted and determined.

The successful applicant will have:

• Qualifications in Residential Care, a Certificate IV in Community Services, Welfare or other related areas. (You may be currently undertaking and/or willing to obtain within the first 6 months of employment).
• Understanding of or experience in implementing therapeutic interventions and behaviour management strategies.
• A positive attitude to engaging with people living with disability in a nurturing environment under a therapeutic model.
• Initiative and drive to work independently and as part of a team.
• Contribute to the effective operation of the team by supporting colleagues through clear and effective communication, sharing of appropriate and relevant information and working cooperatively with others.
• Willingness to work a flexible roster, including weekends, evenings and sleepovers.
• A Working with Children check, NDIS Worker check and First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain
• Willingness to undergo a National Criminal History check

Applications close 5:00pm, Wednesday, 2 September 2026. Suitable applicants will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment checks.

Contact: If you have any questions, contact hiring manager Peter Johnston, Manager, NDIS - SIL on 1300 554 260.

CareSouth is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.