Disability Support Worker

121 Supports Hunter PTY LTD; Newcastle; Sur place; AUD 36 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible shifts

Ongoing training and development

Career progression

Supportive management team

Résumé du poste

121 Supports Hunter PTY LTD in Newcastle NSW is seeking experienced and compassionate Support Workers to join our team, providing SIL and community-based support. You will help participants build independence, manage daily living tasks, and follow person-centred care plans in a respectful, calm environment.

Ideal candidates are reliable, adaptable and able to handle challenging behaviours with trauma-informed approaches.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering support within SIL environments.
• Experience supporting participants with complex behaviours.
• Understanding of psychosocial disability and trauma-informed support.
• Ability to follow Behaviour Support Plans and implement positive behaviour support strategies.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Reliable, professional and team-focused attitude.

Responsabilités

• Support participants with psychosocial, behavioural, and daily living needs, promoting independence and positive outcomes.
• Provide SIL home supports and community access and engagement.
• Support with daily living tasks and personal care.
• Follow Behaviour Support Plans and implement positive behaviour support strategies.

Connaissances

SIL experience

Complex behaviours

Trauma-informed support

Behaviour Support Plans

Communication & documentation

Team-focused attitude

Formation

Disability/Mental Health/Community Services qualification

Description du poste

121 Supports Hunter PTY LTD – Newcastle NSW

We are currently seeking experienced and compassionate Support Workers to join our growing team supporting participants in Supported Independent Living (SIL) and/or community settings.

This role is ideal for someone who is reliable, adaptable, person-centred, and passionate about making a genuine difference in people’s lives.

This is more than just a support worker role — it’s an opportunity to make a genuine impact in someone’s everyday life. We are looking for resilient, empathetic and highly capable people who can build trust, remain calm under pressure, and support participants to achieve greater independence, stability and confidence. If you are passionate about person-centred support, understand the importance of consistency and positive behaviour support, and want to be part of a team that truly values quality care, this is a rewarding role where the work you do matters every single day.

We are currently seeking experienced and compassionate Support Workers to join our growing team supporting participants in Supported Independent Living (SIL) and/or community settings.

This role is ideal for someone who is reliable, adaptable, person-centred, and passionate about making a genuine difference in people’s lives.

This is more than just a support worker role — it’s an opportunity to make a genuine impact in someone’s everyday life. We are looking for resilient, empathetic and highly capable people who can build trust, remain calm under pressure, and support participants to achieve greater independence, stability and confidence. If you are passionate about person-centred support, understand the importance of consistency and positive behaviour support, and want to be part of a team that truly values quality care, this is a rewarding role where the work you do matters every single day.

About the Role

You will be supporting participants with a range of psychosocial, behavioural, and daily living support needs, with a strong focus on promoting independence, capacity building, and positive outcomes.

Shifts may include:

• Morning, afternoon and weekend shifts

• SIL home supports (sleepover shifts included)

• Community access and engagement

• Emotional and behavioural support

• Assistance with daily living tasks and personal care

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience working within Supported Independent Living (SIL)

• Experience supporting participants with complex behaviours

• Understanding of psychosocial disability and trauma-informed support

• Ability to follow Behaviour Support Plans and implement positive behaviour support strategies

• Strong communication and documentation skills

• Reliable, professional and team-focused attitude

Highly Regarded

• PART training

• Mental health support experience

• Medication competency

• Experience with restrictive practice protocols

• Relevant qualifications in Disability, Mental Health, or Community Services

Requirements

• Current Australian Driver's Licence

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

• Current First Aid & CPR

• NDIS Worker Orientation Module

• Full Australian working rights

What We Offer

• Supportive and experienced management team

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Flexible shifts

• Rewarding and meaningful work

• Opportunities for career progression

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality support and helping people live independently and with dignity, we would love to hear from you.