Community/Disability Support Worker

Advantage Healthcare Support; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Advantage Healthcare Support in the Lake Macquarie NSW region is seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred care to a participant with complex needs, helping maintain independence, wellbeing and quality of life.

You will undertake daily living support, personal care, transport and social activities, planning outings, and accompanying clients to appointments; this flexible, casual role requires availability across weekdays, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have full Australian driver’s licence and own vehicle.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check is required.
• First Aid & CPR certificates are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to NDIS clients.
• Assist with daily living, personal care, domestic tasks, transport, and community access.
• Support clients attending appointments and engaging in social activities.
• Plan and accompany clients on outings and activities.
• Work across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays (on-call flexibility required).
• Perform Disability Support Worker and AIN duties.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Manual handling experience

High-care support

AIN experience

Education

First Aid & CPR certificates

NDIS Worker Screening Check

WWCC

Job description

Disability Support Worker – Lake Macquarie NSW Region

Advantage Healthcare Support (AHS) is seeking an experienced and compassionate Disability Support Worker to join our team.

We are looking for a dedicated professional who can provide person-centred support to a participant with complex needs, helping maintain independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.

This opportunity is ideal for support workers seeking extra shifts to complement their existing schedule.

Essential Requirements

• Must be open to accepting 2-hour services.
• Must be available across weekdays and weekends.
• Full Australian driver’s licence and own vehicle.
• Comprehensive car insurance.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Valid First Aid & CPR certificates.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC).

What We’re Looking For

• Fluent English speaker with excellent communication skills.
• Experience with manual handling, high-care support, and challenging behaviours.
• Prior experience as a Disability Support Worker or AIN.
• Initiative to support clients in achieving their goals and building community connections.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to NDIS clients.
• Assist with daily living, personal care, domestic tasks, transport, and community access.
• Support clients attending appointments and engaging in social activities.
• Plan and accompany clients on outings and activities.
• Work across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays (on-call flexibility required).
• Perform Disability Support Worker and Assistant in Nursing (AIN) duties.

About Us

At AHS Nursing Agency, we pride ourselves on our warm, inclusive culture. We support our staff like family — and extend the same care to our clients. With participants all across Sydney, we’re always on the lookout for people who are dependable, respectful, and genuinely passionate about care.

Why Join Us?

• Friendly and supportive team culture.
• Flexible hours and attractive pay rates.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.

This is a casual employment position offering an attractive hourly rate depending on experience and availability.