IMPORTANT: Due to the needs of a particular client/participant currently in our care, we are strongly encouraging FEMALE staff to apply, under the exception clause of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 – Sect 31. First Nation and Islander people are also strongly encouraged to apply. However, we also have vacancies for everyone else in our other programs
MAKING A REAL DIFFERENCE
Disability Support Workers (DSWs) will develop meaningful relationships with participants by getting to know them as people with individual needs, dreams and aspirations.
In this role you will use the strength of your relationships with participants to support them in working towards their identified goals, whilst empowering them to participate in personal decision making.
We’re looking for compassionate Disability Support Workers / Youth Workers to bring stability, guidance, and care to young people who need it most.
Why You’ll Love It
✅ Growth & Training – Learn trauma-informed care, crisis response, and behaviour support
✅ Supportive Team – Work with people who genuinely care
✅ Flexible Shifts – 24/7 rotating roster, including overnights and weekends
✅ Real Impact – Be part of a purpose-driven team making a difference
✅ Salary Packaging – Available for permanent roles
The Role
- Provide trauma-informed care aligned with each young person’s plan
- Build positive, trusting relationships
- Apply de-escalation techniques and implement positive behaviour support strategies during crisis states involving aggression or sexualised conduct
- Support daily routines, community activities, and life skills
- Work across varied shifts, including sleepovers and weekends
What You Bring
- Demonstrated ability to apply de-escalation techniques and implement positive behaviour support strategies during crisis states involving aggression or sexualised conduct
- Understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based practice
- Skilled in self-regulation support, routines, and boundary-setting
- A robust, neuro-affirming understanding of, and experience providing support across, a diverse range of intellectual, psychosocial, and physical disabilities
- Proven cultural competence and ability to adapt support practices to respectfully meet the needs of people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds (CALD)
- Experience with personal care or communication tools (PECS/AAC)
Essentials
- Certificate IV in Disability Support Community Services, Youth Work.
- WWCC, Police Check, First Aid, and driver’s licence
- NDIS screening and relevant module
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This role is open to Working Holiday Maker (417/462) visa holders.
Positions at Impact Care Solutions involve disability and therapeutic support services, which fall within the disability care critical sector. Under current Department of Home Affairs arrangements, this work may be exempt from the 6-month employment limitation, subject to the visa holder meeting all visa conditions and the role remaining within the scope of disability care. – Ongoing employment for WHM visa holders is subject to Department of Home Affairs requirements and operational needs.
Ready to Apply?
We assess applications as they’re received – don’t delay.
Please note: If you are successful in progressing to an interview, our recruitment team will contact you directly via email only. For any additional questions, please email recruitment@impactcare.org.au
