Disability Support Worker

Capacity Plus Group Pty. Ltd.; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Regular training and supervision

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Capacity Plus Group Pty. Ltd. is seeking Casual Disability Support Workers to join our team in the Newcastle region, covering Newcastle, Maitland, Lake Macquarie and Hunter Region.

You will provide personalised, one-on-one or small group support and help create a low-stress, positive environment for participants living with disability. The ideal candidate will have reliable availability, a passion for supporting people with disabilities, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in disability support or related field
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check
• Police Check
• First Aid and CPR certification (valid at time of application)
• Current driver's license and access to a reliable car with full insurance
• Full working rights in Australia

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised, one-on-one and small group support
• Creating a low-stress, positive environment
• Assisting with a variety of daily activities while respecting autonomy
• Being attuned to emotional cues and responding with sensitivity

Skills

General availability

Evenings and weekends availability

Empathy and compassion

Communication skills

Professional conduct

Education

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working With Children Check

Police Check

First Aid and CPR certificate

Tools

Driver's License

Reliable car with comprehensive insurance

Job description

Capacity Plus Group Pty. Ltd. – Newcastle NSW

Casual Disability Support Workers

Newcastle, Maitland, Lake Macquarie and Hunter Region

About Us:

Capacity Plus Group is a premium NDIS Provider operating throughout the Newcastle, Maitland, Hunter Valley and Lake Macquarie region. We are proud to offer our participants personalised care, underpinned by professionalism, respect, and a genuine commitment to high-quality outcomes.

Our current scope of support services includes Social and Community Participation, In-Home Support/Daily Tasks, Personal Care, Employment Support, Supported Independent Living, and Individualised Living Options.

About You:

You are an empathetic, patient, and emotionally attuned individual. You are reliable and committed to your role and have a passion for supporting others in a calm, understanding, and respectful manner.

Role Overview:

• Providing personalised, one-on-one and small group support
• Creating a low-stress, positive environment
• Offering assistance with a variety of daily activities while respecting autonomy
• Being attuned to emotional cues and responding with sensitivity

What We Can Offer:

• Flexible hours that suit your lifestyle/study
• Access to regular training and supervision
• Career progression opportunities

The ideal candidates will have:

• Excellent general availability
• Availability that includes evenings and weekends to meet client needs
• A passion for supporting people living with a disability
• A minimum of 6 months experience in disability support or related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A professional approach to all aspects of the role of Disability Support Worker
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working With Children Check
• Police Check
• First Aid and CPR certificate
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates that are valid at the time of application
• Driver's License
• A reliable car with Comprehensive Insurance
• Full working rights in Australia with no restrictions