Community Rehabilitation & Support Worker jobs

About Us

Smart Way Disability Care is an NDIS service provider dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals living with disabilities. We are committed to promoting independence, inclusion, dignity and choice while empowering participants to achieve their personal goals.

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated and professional Community Support Worker / Social Worker to join our growing team in Launceston.

About the Role

In this role, you will work closely with NDIS participants, their families and other professionals to provide practical, emotional and community-based support.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of person-centred practice, psychosocial support, safeguarding and the needs of people living with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support to NDIS participants in their homes and community settings.
• Assist participants in developing independence, life skills and community connections.
• Provide emotional and psychosocial support to individuals experiencing complex challenges.
• Support participants with accessing community resources, appointments and services.
• Assist with implementing individual support plans, goals and risk management strategies.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns, changes in wellbeing and potential risks.
• Work collaboratively with families, support coordinators, allied health professionals and other service providers.
• Promote participants' rights, dignity, choice and self-determination.
• Maintain accurate progress notes, case notes, incident reports and relevant documentation.
• Apply trauma-informed, strengths-based and culturally responsive approaches.
• Ensure compliance with NDIS Practice Standards, organisational policies and relevant legislation.

Essential Requirements

• Qualification in Social Work, Community Services, Human Services or a related discipline, or relevant experience in disability/community support.
• Understanding of the NDIS and person-centred support principles.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain.
• Current Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Tasmania) or willingness to obtain.
• Current driver's licence and access to reliable transport.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to professional boundaries, confidentiality and ethical practice.

Highly Regarded

• Bachelor of Social Work.
• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
• Previous experience working with NDIS participants.
• Experience in psychosocial disability, mental health or complex support needs.
• Understanding of positive behaviour support and trauma-informed care.
• Experience in case management, advocacy or community development.

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Meaningful work supporting individuals to achieve their goals.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing disability services organisation.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities and have a genuine commitment to person-centred support, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your updated resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant qualifications and experience through Indeed.

Join Smart Way Disability Care and be part of a team committed to empowering people to live independently, confidently and with dignity.

Pay: $70,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Employee discount
• Free drinks
• Free food
• Travel reimbursement

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Launceston TAS: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• NDIS related: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Launceston TAS