Disability Support Worker – Ulong We are currently seeking committed and compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our team in Ulong, supporting a gentle male client with complex needs. Client Overview: Our client is a warm individual who enjoys listening to music, spending time in familiar places, car rides, swimming, picnics, and one-on-one interaction with trusted staff and family. He lives with Autism (Level 3), intellectual disability, full vision impairment, and epilepsy. He has limited verbal communication and may become distressed when overstimulated, in pain, or prior to a seizure. Support Needs: We are looking for calm, competent, and compassionate individuals who can provide consistent and respectful support. Understanding non-verbal cues, responding to escalated behaviours safely, and building strong rapport are essential to this role. Training and guidance will be provided to ensure you feel confident and supported in your role. Shifts - Flexible availability preferred; a set roster may be offered to the right candidates Monday to Friday: 7:45am to 3:00pm & 3:00pm to 9:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am to 3:00pm & 3:00pm to 12:00am Occasional Sleepovers on Saturdays To be successful, you will have: Experience working with individuals with complex support needs A calm, compassionate, and patient approach Excellent communication skills, especially with non-verbal individuals Confidence in managing behaviours of concern Current First Aid, CPR, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check Pay Rates SCHADS Award E3.1 Casual Rates (before tax): Base hourly rate: $35.15 Afternoon shift (shift ends between 8pm and midnight, Monday to Friday): $38.67 Active Night shift (Finishes after midnight or starts before 6am, Monday to Friday) $39.37 Saturday: $49.21 Sunday: $63.27 Public holiday: $77.33 All employees will be required to comply with mandatory directives as mandated within the relevant state or territory where they work. At Nextt, we are deeply committed to delivering the highest level of care to our valued clients. If you are seeking an inclusive and collaborative work environment where you can continue to learn and grow, we invite you to apply now!
