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Disability Support Worker
At Scope We Celebrate People!
Scope operate seven Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes across The Hunter region.
We currently have permanent three part‑time and one casual position available at our Morisset site for confident, dependable Support Workers who thrive in complex environments.
This is a male‑dominated, robust support setting, working with clients who have complex mental health needs, psychosocial and intellectual disabilities, and in some cases, a history with the criminal justice system. The clients we support may display complex behaviours, requiring consistent, trauma‑informed, person‑centred approaches.
What's in it for you!
- PPT rates from $35.51 per hour + penalties
- Salary packaging benefits – up to $15,900 tax free!
- Employee perks – discounts at 500+ popular retailers
- Fortnightly permanent roster that requires A, B, and Active night availability.
- Continuous site-specific training and online modules.
Your role:
- Promote choice and control and show eagerness to participate in our clients’ day to day routines, goals, and interests.
- Thoroughly follow behavioural support plans, restrictive practices and client care support plans as directed by clinical teams and site managers.
- Encourage capacity building to enhance clients’ current skills, such as hygiene, safe relationships, domestic duties, using public transport and accessing the community safely.
- Provide person centered active support to build independence.
- Support clients who require personal care or emotional support around hygiene with dignity and respect.
- To be competent in your computer/ IT skills and excellent report writing!
Some of our requirements:
We are aware there are quite a few compliance checks (listed below) for this role however, what’s important to us is that you a P2 NSW Drivers License or higher and flexible availability across a 24/7 roster - this includes 7-3pm, 3-11pm, and 11-7am.
Who is Scope?
Scope is one of the largest not-for-profit disability service providers in Australia, supporting thousands of people with complex intellectual, physical, and multiple disabilities. We operate across Victoria and New South Wales through more than 425 service locations and support more than 5600 people.
At Scope, we work together to create meaningful opportunities for people with disabilities to belong and thrive.
View our stance on inclusion, diversity and human rights.
We are committed to filling this role quickly, so while this role has a closing date, we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may interview suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
Please note: successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and a Working with Children Check. If you have lived or worked for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, a certified International Police Check from that country/countries will also be required. Please note that the offer will be conditional on meeting these requirements.
Scope (Aust) is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
