Disability Support Worker

Royal Rehab; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health

Maxxia rewards

Flexible work arrangements

Supportive leadership

Friendly close-knit team

Job summary

Breakthru, part of the Royal Rehab Group, is seeking a casual Disability Support Worker for the Charlestown, NSW site. The role comprises 36.5hrs weekly, with open availability, including active night shifts, personal care, rotating rosters, short shifts and regular weekend work.

You may drive a pool car or use your own vehicle to transport participants. You will support participants in home and community activities, assist with meals, transport, and reporting while helping promote independence,

Qualifications

• Criminal record check (essential or willing to obtain).
• Working with children’s check (essential or willing to obtain).
• NDIS Workers screening clearance (essential or willing to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Accessing the community for shopping, appointments and day-to-day activities.
• Participation in activities such as cooking, art, outdoor physical activities and excursions.
• Engagement in social events.
• Transportation assistance where required.
• Meal preparation and other simple in-home supports.
• Responsible for all aspects of personal care.
• Provide goal focused supports for activities, programs, community supports.
• In-home supports, transport and travel, supports related to specific health needs.
• Report writing including daily case notes.
• Promote independence, dignity and choice in a safe, structured, therapeutic environment.

Job description

About Us...

At Breakthru, we're all about people – their goals, their potential, and their future. As a trusted leader in disability, mental health, and employment services, we empower individuals to thrive through personalised, strengths-based support. From daily living to education, employment, and community connection, we’re here to back every breakthrough moment. As part of the Royal Rehab Group, you’ll be backed by one of Australia’s most respected not-for-profits, with over 125 years of experience delivering life-changing disability and rehabilitations services. This means you’ll have the stability, resources, and support to grow your career and make a real impact in people’s lives.

At Breakthru, you won’t be stuck behind a desk — you’ll be out in the community, working side-by-side with clients where it matters most. Whether it's in homes, workplaces, or local neighbourhoods, you'll build real connections and help people achieve their goals in real-world settings. Join a values-driven team that supports your growth, offers meaningful work, and empowers you to make a real difference every day. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture the values your expertise.

About the role…

We’re seeking a casual team member for our Charlestown site; 36.5hrs weekly, with open availability. The role includes active night shifts, personal care, rotating rosters, short shifts, regular and occasional weekend work, driving a pool car, and having regular access to a private vehicle to transport participants.

Key responsibilities include:

• Accessing the community for shopping, appointments and day-to-day activities
• Participation in a range of scheduled activities such as cooking, art, outdoor physical activities and excursions
• Engagement in social events
• Transportation assistance where required
• Meal preparation and other simple in-home supports
• Responsible for all aspects of personal care.
• Providing goal focused supports for activities, Programs, community supports.
• In home supports
• Transport and travel
• Supports related to specific health needs
• Report writing including daily case notes
• Your role will go beyond daily care – you will be instrumental in promoting independence, dignity, and choice, while maintaining a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment

About you…

This exciting opportunity is available for an immediate start. Whether you're looking to step back from a demanding role in essential services, have personal or family experience with disability that you’re ready to turn into a meaningful career, want to pick up additional shifts alongside your current job, or are just beginning your journey in the disability sector — we’d love to hear from you.

Your focus is always on the person – their goals, their needs, and their potential

• Criminal record check (essential or willing to obtain)
• Working with children’s check (essential or willing to obtain)
• NDIS Workers screening clearance (essential or willing to obtain)
• Salary Packaging: Up to $18,550 salary packaging benefits (lower your taxable income and increase your take home pay!)
• Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
• Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
• Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment

We know diversity makes Breakthru a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.

Visit our Breakthru careers page for more information: www.Royalrehabgroup.com.au/careers/

The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history, driver's license and referee checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.

Disability Support Worker • Charlestown, NSW, AU