Disability Support Worker

Sirv; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirv in Australia is seeking Disability Support Specialists to assist people in their own homes and the community. The role focuses on kindness, patience and reliable, one-on-one support, including personal care, meal prep, companionship and enabling daily life activities.

Shifts vary and can be 2 hours or longer; you may travel to Armidale, Singleton, Maitland, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas. A valid driver’s licence, NDIS clearance, Working with Children Check, First Aid and CPR are

Qualifications

• Kindness, patience and a good sense of humour are essential.
• Reliable and able to work independently in a home setting.
• Willingness to obtain required checks and licenses (NDIS clearance, WWCC, First Aid, CPR).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, meal preparation, and companionship.
• Support daily living activities and encouragement.
• Assist with outings and community participation.

Skills

Kindness

Patience

Good sense of humour

Reliability

Independent working

Job description

Job details

If you’re someone who shows up with kindness, patience and a good sense of humour, you might be exactly who we’re looking for. SIRV is a registered NDIS provider specialising in complex care, high intensity supports and mental health support work.

We’re on the lookout for Disability Support Specialists to support people in their own homes and out in the community. The work is simple to explain but powerful in practice — helping with everyday life, offering encouragement, and being someone a person can rely on.

Some days you might be helping around the house, providing personal care, cooking a meal, or keeping someone company. Other days you might be heading out for a coffee, a walk, an appointment or a favourite activity. It’s real, one‑on‑one support, built on trust and respect.

Shifts vary to suit different people and lifestyles. Some supports start from a 2‑hour minimum, while others are longer support days. That means flexibility, variety, and the chance to build genuine rapport instead of rushing from place to place.

We have a range of work available from Armidale, Singleton, Maitland, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas.

Our participants are diverse and you will have the opportunity to support:

• Children and young people, helping with routines, activities, skill‑building and community outings.
• Mature‑aged clients, offering practical support, companionship and help to stay independent at home and in the community.

Experience is great, but it’s not everything. If you’re caring, reliable, and comfortable working independently in someone’s home, we want to hear from you. A driver’s licence and reliable vehicle are important, and you’ll need (or be willing to get) NDIS clearance, Working with Children Check, First Aid and CPR.

You’ll be joining a friendly, down‑to‑earth team that values people over paperwork. We’ll support you, train you, and treat you like a human — not just a roster line.

If you’re looking for work that feels good at the end of the day and actually makes a difference, we’d love to meet you.