Disability Support Worker

Castle Personnel; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay $36.22–$39.53

Make a difference in lives of people

Supportive team environment

Ongoing learning and development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Diverse and rewarding work

Job summary

Castle Personnel is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker in the Newcastle region. You will provide person-centred support to people with disability, helping them achieve goals, build independence and participate in the community.

The role involves working with individuals with complex needs, implementing support plans and promoting inclusion in daily life while maintaining safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disability, including complex needs.
• Experience implementing Behaviour Support Plans and addressing behaviours of concern.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach to changing situations.
• Commitment to inclusion, independence and participant choice.
• Current First Aid and CPR or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support aligned with participant goals and plans.
• Support personal care, mealtime management and daily living activities.
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies and plans.
• Use de-escalation techniques when supporting behaviours of concern.
• Help participants access community activities, appointments and socials.
• Assist attendance at mainstream and allied health appointments.
• Promote participant dignity, independence and inclusion at all times.
• Support medication administration per policies and training.
• Monitor wellbeing and respond to changes or concerns.
• Complete accurate documentation, progress notes and incident reports.
• Collaborate with families, allied health professionals and stakeholders.
• Follow health management plans, risk assessments and policies.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Resilience

Person-centred support

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support/Disability/Community Services

Job description

Part-Time | 48 Hours per Fortnight | Newcastle Region

Help people with disability live meaningful, connected and fulfilling lives through person-centred support.

At Castle, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life of choice, independence and inclusion. We’re looking for a compassionate and resilient Disability Support Worker to join our Lifestyle and Community Supports team.

In this rewarding role, you’ll support people with disability to achieve their goals, build independence and participate in their community. Working with participants who have a range of support needs, including complex behaviours and high-support requirements, you’ll deliver person-centred support that promotes wellbeing, inclusion and quality of life.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and committed to providing high-quality support, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Castle?

• Hourly rate of $36.22 - $39.53, based on skills and experience
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability
• Enjoy a supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing learning, training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Diverse and rewarding work where no two days are the same
• Be part of an organisation committed to inclusion and community impact

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support aligned with participant goals and support plans
• Support participants with personal care, mealtime management and daily living activities
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies and Behaviour Support Plans
• Utilise de-escalation and redirection techniques when supporting participants with behaviours of concern
• Support participants to access community activities, appointments and social opportunities
• Assist participants to attend mainstream and allied health appointments
• Promote participant choice, dignity, independence and inclusion at all times
• Support medication administration in accordance with policies and training requirements
• Monitor participant wellbeing and respond appropriately to changes or concerns
• Complete accurate documentation, progress notes and incident reporting
• Work collaboratively with families, allied health professionals and other stakeholders
• Follow health management plans, risk assessments and organisational policies to ensure safe and effective support delivery

About You

You are passionate about supporting people with disability and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports that make a positive difference.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience supporting people with disability, including those with complex support needs
• Experience implementing Behaviour Support Plans and supporting behaviours of concern
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• The ability to adapt to changing situations and participant needs
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
• A genuine commitment to promoting inclusion, independence and participant choice
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• Experience supporting participants with complex support needs
• Experience supporting participants with behaviours of concern
• Experience implementing mealtime management plans and supporting participants with dysphagia
• Knowledge of epilepsy management and emergency response procedures
• Experience supporting medication administration requirements
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current Australian Driver Licence
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience supporting participants with physical, intellectual, psychosocial disabilities or autism
• Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and person-centred practice
• Experience within community access, lifestyle support or disability support services
• Experience supporting participants with complex communication needs

Castle is committed to building an inclusive workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and welcome requests for adjustments throughout the application process.