Disability Support Worker — Armidale, NSW

About the role

Asina Disability Support is hiring experienced Disability Support Workers to provide person-centred NDIS support to participants across Armidale and the surrounding New England Region. You will work 1:1 and in small-group settings across community access, daily living, drop-in support and supported independent living.

This role requires demonstrated experience supporting people with Behaviours of Concern. You will need to be calm under pressure, skilled in de-escalation, and committed to positive behaviour support practice.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver 1:1 and small-group support aligned with each participant’s NDIS plan
• Support daily living tasks including personal care, meal preparation and household routines
• Facilitate community access, social participation and transport to appointments
• Provide positive behaviour support and evidence-based de-escalation
• Complete accurate, timely shift notes via the My Asina app
• Collaborate with family, support coordinators and allied health
• Uphold dignity, choice and the NDIS Practice Standards on every shift

Essential criteria

• Demonstrated experience supporting people with Behaviours of Concern
• Understanding of positive behaviour support and trauma-informed practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Reliability, professionalism and ability to work autonomously
• Current NSW driver’s licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle
• Right to work in Australia

Desirable

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability or Community Services
• Experience with complex needs, autism spectrum, mental health or dual diagnosis
• Manual handling, medication administration or mealtime management training
• SIL, drop-in or overnight support experience

Mandatory clearances

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain before commencement)
• Current NSW Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid & CPR certificate
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module

Hours & shift pattern

Up to 22 hours per week across five fixed days:

• Monday 8:00am–4:00pm (8 hrs)
• Wednesday 10:00am–2:00pm (4 hrs)
• Thursday 10:00am–2:00pm (4 hrs)
• Friday 10:00am–2:00pm (4 hrs)
• Saturday 10:00am–12:00pm (2 hrs — weekend penalty rates apply)

You don’t need to commit to all five days — tell us which you’re available for and we’ll build a roster that works.

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