Full Time Community Worker

Business Nest
RIVERSTONE NSW 2765Full time

$60,001 - $80,000

Listed 28 Sep 2026

Closes 30 Oct 2026

Sunshine Love Care Pty Ltd https://www.sunshinelovecare.com.au/ 3 Ark Place, Riverstone NSW 2765 Community Worker – Full Time SALARY $80,000 a year + Superannuation Position Summary This is a client-facing position within a registered NDIS provider. The role requires a strong commitment to person-centred support, participant choice and control, privacy, dignity and safeguarding. The successful applicant will support participants across the organisation’s registered service areas, including life-stage and transition support, personal activities, travel/transport, daily tasks/shared living, development of life skills, household tasks, community participation and group/centre activities. The position requires reliability, integrity, sound communication skills and the ability to work sensitively with people with disability and their families/support networks. Duties and Responsibilities • Assess participants’ individual support needs, goals and circumstances and assist in implementing person-centred support strategies and programs. • Support participants to develop independence, life skills, confidence and social inclusion in accordance with their individual support plans and NDIS goals. • Facilitate access to community, recreational, educational, social and other services and activities relevant to participants’ needs and goals. • Identify appropriate community resources and services and assist participants with referrals and connections to additional support where required. • Monitor participants’ progress, identify changes in needs or circumstances, and report outcomes and concerns to relevant stakeholders. • Liaise with participants, families, support coordinators, allied health professionals, community organisations and other service providers to coordinate appropriate supports. • Provide practical assistance with daily living and community access where required as part of implementing individual support plans. • Maintain accurate participant records, progress notes, incident reports and other documentation in accordance with NDIS and organisational requirements. • Promote participant choice, control, dignity, independence and safeguarding while complying with NDIS Practice Standards, WHS, privacy and organisational policies. Required Skills • AQF Certificate IV or higher qualification in Community Services, Disability, Social Services, Youth Work or a closely related discipline. • At least 1 year of relevant experience in community services, disability services or a comparable client-support role. • Demonstrated experience assessing or responding to client support needs, implementing individual support plans, facilitating community participation and promoting independence. • Experience liaising with families, support coordinators, allied health professionals and other community/service providers. • Experience monitoring participant progress and maintaining accurate case notes, progress records and incident documentation. • Sound understanding of person-centred practice, NDIS requirements, participant choice and control, safeguarding, privacy and dignity of risk. • Current First Aid/CPR, NDIS Worker Screening Check and Australian driver's licence, or ability to obtain the required clearances/certifications before commencement. How to apply: Applications open on 28 September 2026 and close on 28 October 2026. Please send your CV to info@businessnest.com.au. Please include the job role title in your email.