Disability Support Workers - Taree and Gloucester

Manning Support Services (MSS) is an award-winning community service organisation that has been operating on the NSW Mid North Coast for more than 40 years. MSS is a multi-service not-for-profit, with a mission to enhance the quality of people’s lives by providing services which enable them to live with dignity and respect.

Due to expansion of our NDIS service, MSS has positions available to join our pool of Disability Support Workers in the Taree and Gloucester area.  

The role involves transporting, supervising and mentoring children, young people and adults or their parents in day to day living tasks in the home and in the community. The Disability Support Worker is responsible for the care and safety of the participant while assisting with a range of activities during the supports. This role may also involve providing day or overnight support/respite either in the family home, community or motel accommodation.                                                     

Selection Criteria

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Certificate III in Community Services, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent (desirable)

• Current NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)

• Completion of NDIS worker training modules

• Knowledge of child protection practices and mandatory reporting guidelines

• Current First Aid and CPR certificates

• Current employee Working with Children Check

• Current National Criminal History Check, or willing to get one

• Current full NSW driver's licence

• Use of a reliable and suitable personal vehicle, with anchor points for child seat restraints. Vehicle must have current NSW registration and minimum third-party property damage insurance.

• Use of a smart phone and a computer with internet access

• Ability to write objective, accurate and concise case notes

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word) skills

Personal Attributes:

• A passion for working with people

• Ability to establish positive working relationships with clients while maintaining professional boundaries

What do we offer?

• Flexible working environment with a positive work culture

• Work for an award-winning community organisation with career development opportunities

• Option of Fitness Passport discounted gym and pool membership

How to Apply

• All candidates must apply using the Seek online process.

• Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter that addresses each of the selection criteria above.

• Applications close 9:00am on Wednesday 9th of September 2026

• Shortlisting and interviews will begin immediately, so early applications are encouraged.

Further Information

• Please contact Belinda Lewis if you have any questions about the role.
  Email: ••••@mssinc.org.au  Phone: (02) •••• •800.

• For a full position description for this role please email: ••••@mssinc.org.au

We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.