Casual Compassionate Support Worker – Complex Care

Newcastle & Hunter Community Health; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above award wages

Employee of the month recognition with

Values-based culture

Award-winning employer

Professional development with monthlye

Novated car leasing

Employee assistance programs

Regular roster with team meetings

Staff social outings

Small supportive team

On Call staff support

Job summary

Newcastle & Hunter Community Health – Newcastle NSW is seeking compassionate, dedicated and experienced support workers to join our team. This casual role offers meaningful community work and competitive pay.

As a support worker, you will work with our multidisciplinary team in a hands-on client-facing role, providing personal care, medication assistance, and transport to appointments. Must have a Cert III/IV in relevant fields and a minimum of 1 year experience with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Must hold Certificate III or IV in assistant nursing, disability, or individual support.
• Minimum 1 year experience in a similar support role with complex/high-need clients.
• Australian unrestricted driver’s license and insured vehicle.
• Police clearance and Working with children check or willingness to obtain.
• Current first aid certification and NDIS worker screen.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living assistance to clients.
• Assist with medication administration and safety checks.
• Support mobility via lifting and equipment handling.
• Deliver respite services and household tasks including meal prep.
• Transport clients to appointments and community activities.
• Offer social support at home and in the community.

Skills

Compassionate

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Certificate III/IV in assistant nursing OR disability OR individual support

Job description

Newcastle & Hunter Community Health – Newcastle NSW is seeking compassionate, dedicated and experienced support workers to join our team. This casual role offers meaningful community work and competitive pay.

As a support worker, you will work with our multidisciplinary team in a hands-on client-facing role, providing personal care, medication assistance, and transport to appointments. Must have a Cert III/IV in relevant fields and a minimum of 1 year experience with complex needs.