Support Worker - Community/Home & Living | Grafton

About Us:

At Aruma, we champion diversity, inclusion, and human rights. Our mission is to empower individuals to live the life they choose, with dignity and respect. As a BRAVE organisation: Bold, Respectful, Accountable, Valuing Teamwork, and striving for Excellence—we’re proud to be trailblazers in the disability support sector.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you will provide individualized, person-centred support to adults, young people, and children with disability and complex support needs.

You will work alongside participants, families, carers, and community networks to support individuals to achieve their goals while promoting dignity, independence, choice, and inclusion.

We're looking for compassionate, reliable, and values-driven Support Workers to join our team in Grafton, NSW.

Key Responsibilities

• Support participants with daily living activities and personal care
• Assist with household and domestic tasks
• Encourage independence and skill development
• Support community participation and social inclusion
• Implement individual support plans and goals
• Follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs)
• Administer medication in accordance with policy and individual health plans
• Accurately complete progress notes and documentation
• Build positive relationships with participants, families, carers, and stakeholders
• Ensure participant safety, wellbeing, and safeguarding requirements are met
• Promote participant rights, dignity, and self-determination

About You

You are passionate about supporting people with disabilities and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

You will demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Respect for diversity and cultural inclusion
• A positive, flexible, and proactive approach
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Reliability, accountability, and professionalism
• Confidence working with people who have diverse support needs
• Emotional resilience and a commitment to continuous learning
• Basic computer literacy and ability to use digital systems

What Makes You a Great Fit?

• We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage those with disabilities to apply.
• You may have had experience in supporting people with disabilities.
• You are eager to learn and willing to provide compassionate personal care.
• Creating relationships and fostering inclusion comes naturally to you.
• You believe everyone deserves access to a full and joyful life.
• You are willing to obtain a First Aid/CPR Certificate, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and Working with Children Check.
• You have a valid driver’s license and an insured car to support people on their adventures.

Benefits of working with Aruma!

• Salary Packaging: Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free.
• Fitness Passport: Access to subsidised Gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program: Free confidential service including Money Assist, Legal Assist, Family Assist and Nutrition/Lifestyle Assist.
• Discounted Health Insurance: Access to a range of discounted health and wellness services through Bupa.
• Recognition & Rewards: Recognition for your hard work through BRAVE Reviews and our annual BRAVE Awards night
• Job Satisfaction: Through making a real difference in peoples’ lives within a values-driven organisation.

Our Commitment

At Aruma, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are focused on creating an inclusive, high-performing workplace.

Our Recruitment Approach

We review applications as they come in and move quickly to interview great candidates, so we encourage you to apply early. While we include an indicative closing date, roles may close sooner if we find the right person. Applications received later in the process may not progress. If you’re unsuccessful and would value feedback, please feel welcome to reach out to our Talent team.

Closing Date: 22/08/2026