Community Support Worker – Disability & Aged Care

Careworks Disability Support; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunities to work across both DIS/

Opportunities to work across bothdis/

Supportive leadership team

Ongoing training

Mentoring and skill development

Make a real difference every day

Job summary

Careworks Support is expanding in the NSW/Northern Rivers region, offering roles in disability and aged care through the Support at Home program. We value people who are committed to high-quality, person-centred support and love building relationships with participants, families and teammates.

Flexible arrangements and ongoing training are provided to help you grow professionally. You'll join a supportive leadership team focused on dignity, independence and connection, with opportunities to work

Qualifications

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Current National Police Check
• Current driver's licence and reliable, insured vehicle
• Smartphone
• Right to work in Australia
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or a related qualification is highly regarded

Responsibilities

• Treats every person with dignity and respect.
• Builds genuine relationships.
• Is comfortable providing personal care.
• Communicates professionally with participants, families and colleagues.
• Works well independently while remaining part of a supportive team.
• Takes initiative and enjoys solving problems.
• Wants to continue learning and developing professionally.

Skills

Dignity and respect

Relationship building

Personal care

Behaviour support

Professional communication

Independent working

Initiative and problem solving

Professional development

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care

Job description

About Careworks Support

At Careworks Support, we believe great support starts with great people.

We're a locally owned and operated organisation that has proudly supported people throughout the Northern Rivers and South East Queensland for the past four years. As a registered NDIS provider, we're known for delivering high-quality, person-centred supports that help people live with dignity, independence and connection.

As we continue to grow, we've expanded into the Support at Home program, creating exciting opportunities for support workers who enjoy variety and want to build a rewarding career across both disability and aged care.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported and given opportunities to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for people who genuinely enjoy working with others and are committed to providing high-quality support.

You'll be someone who:

• Treats every person with dignity and respect.
• Builds genuine relationships.
• Is comfortable providing personal care.
• Is confident or willing to learn how to support people experiencing behaviours of concern.
• Communicates professionally with participants, families and colleagues.
• Works well independently while remaining part of a supportive team.
• Takes initiative and enjoys solving problems.
• Wants to continue learning and developing professionally.

Experience in disability, aged care, mental health or community services is highly regarded, but your attitude, values and willingness to learn are equally important.

What we offer you:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities to work across both disability and aged care
• A supportive and approachable leadership team
• Ongoing training
• Participant-specific guidance and mentoring
• Opportunities to build your skills supporting people with complex needs

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day

At Careworks, you're never just another number. We value teamwork, open communication and supporting each other to provide the highest quality care possible.

Essential Requirements

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Current National Police Check
• Current driver's licence and reliable, insured vehicle
• Smartphone
• Right to work in Australia

A Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care or a related qualification is highly regarded.