Casual Disability Support Worker – ILO & Community

Your Way Living; Newcastle; Hybrid; AUD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Your Way Living in Newcastle is seeking casual Disability Support Workers to join our team, supporting ILO participants in Gateshead and Argenton. You will help with daily activities, community outings, and building independence at the participant's pace, while delivering reliable, compassionate care.

Ideal candidates hold an NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain), current First Aid/CPR, a valid Australian driver’s licence with insured vehicle, and the right to work in Australia.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain one before starting).
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate - “Quality, Safety and You”.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Valid Australian driver's licence and a reliably insured vehicle (km allowance paid for travel).
• The right to work in Australia; reliability and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Supporting participants to get out into the community - appointments, shopping, social outings and activities they enjoy.
• Domestic assistance around the home, including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
• Providing support in line with each participant's support plan.
• Helping participants work towards the goals set out in their NDIS plan.
• Helping organise day-to-day life - routines, appointments, reminders and general structure.
• Encouraging participation in daily activities and building independence at the participant's own pace.
• Providing emotional support and genuine companionship.

Skills

Patience

Relationship building

Communication

Reliability

Education

NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate - “Quality, Safety and You”

First Aid and CPR certificates

Job description

Your Way Living in Newcastle is seeking casual Disability Support Workers to join our team, supporting ILO participants in Gateshead and Argenton. You will help with daily activities, community outings, and building independence at the participant's pace, while delivering reliable, compassionate care.

Ideal candidates hold an NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain), current First Aid/CPR, a valid Australian driver’s licence with insured vehicle, and the right to work in Australia.