Disability Support Worker

Lifestyle Solutions Careers; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate based on SCHADS Award

Job summary

Lifestyle Solutions is hiring a Disability Support Worker to assist customers in Newcastle and surrounding suburbs. The role involves providing personal care, daily living support, and community participation, with shifts from morning to night.

A valid NSW driver's licence and comprehensive insurance are mandatory. The position offers flexibility as a casual or permanent part-time role, with an hourly SCHADS Award-based rate and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must have a full NSW Drivers Licence and full Comprehensive Insurance.
• Personal care is required and you must be confident providing it.
• 2+ years experience in disability support.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living skills including cooking, domestic tasks and social skills.
• Provide personal care including showering, toileting, feeding and dressing.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Reliable & caring

Computer literacy

Education

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

First Aid HLTAID003

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Disability Support Worker

Casual and Permanent Part Time

Location: Newcastle suburbs

Must have a full NSW Drivers Licence and Full Comprehensive Insurance

Personal care is required and you must be confident providing it

A shift 6am to 2pm | B Shift 2pm to 10pm | B+SO 10pm to 6am

2+ years experience

Make a real impact

As a Disability Support Worker with Lifestyle Solutions, you will help customers build independence at home and in their community. If you are caring, reliable and motivated to support others, we would love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Supporting daily living skills including cooking, domestic tasks and social skills
• Providing personal care including showering, toileting, feeding and dressing
• Mentoring customers to explore interests, hobbies and cultural activities
• Assisting with community participation and recreation programs
• Administering medication safely and following individual support plans
• Completing clear and factual handover notes and incident reports
• Offering support in the home and the community
• Using diabetes knowledge and PEG feeding skills if required (training ideal)

Why you will love working with us

• Supportive and inclusive team culture
• Ongoing training and development
• Hourly rate based on the SCHADS Award
• Meaningful work that makes a real difference

What you will bring

• Availability for mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, sleepovers and awake shifts
• Strong communication skills with verbal and non verbal customers
• Strong computer skills are essential for daily documentation, reporting, and communication
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or willingness to obtain
• Current First Aid Certificate HLTAID003
• Qualifications in Disability or Community Services are an advantage

Who we are

Lifestyle Solutions provides person centered support to people with disability, young people, families and communities. We believe in equality, respect and everyone having access to quality services delivered by caring and dedicated people. You can learn more about us here.