Disability Support Worker - East Maitland

Nextt-Group-Pty-Lt; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

Nextt is seeking a Female Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred in-home support in East Maitland. The role covers complex care needs, personal care, hoist transfers and medication administration, working across morning, midday and evening shifts.

Applicants should have disability support experience, compliance with checks, and a patient, trauma-informed approach. Casual positions pay SCHADS Award E3.1 rates with employer-supported training.

Qualifications

• Caring, professional approach to disability support.
• Strong observation skills and ability to follow care procedures.
• Good communication and teamwork with the support team.
• Trauma-informed approach to behaviour support.
• Willingness to undertake participant-specific training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care (showering, dressing, grooming).
• Support hoist transfers with two workers.
• Assist with repositioning and pressure care.
• Mealtime assistance and hydration support.
• Administer medications per procedures.
• Catheter care as required.
• Recognise autonomic dysreflexia and follow BP/GTN procedures.
• Wound care awareness and dressing changes when needed.
• Follow Behaviour Support Plan with calm, trauma-informed approach.

Skills

Empathy

Observation skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed approach

Team collaboration

Training willingness

Job description

Disability Support Worker - East Maitland

Female Disability Support Worker - Complex Care | Nextt Casual Position | SCHADS Award E3.1 | Morning, Midday and Evening Shifts - EAST MAITLAND

Make a meaningful difference with Nextt! Nextt is seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced Female Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred, in-home support to a participant with complex support needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated support worker who is confident delivering personal care, assisting with complex physical support requirements and following individualised care and behaviour support plans.
If you are patient, attentive to detail and passionate about helping people feel safe, comfortable and supported in their daily lives, we would love to hear from you!
About the role: You will provide high-quality support tailored to the participant’s individual needs, including:

• Personal care: Assistance with showering, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene.
• Hoist transfers: Two-worker transfers using ceiling hoists and slings.
• Repositioning and pressure care: Supporting safe positioning and following established pressure care procedures.
• Mealtime assistance: Supporting eating and drinking as required.
• Medication administration: Administering medication, primarily via blister packs, in line with relevant procedures.
• Suprapubic catheter care: Participant-specific training can be provided.
• Complex care awareness: Recognising and responding to autonomic dysreflexia, including blood pressure checks and following prescribed procedures for GTN spray.
• Wound care awareness: Understanding the process for replacing an outer wound dressing when required, in accordance with training and instructions.
• Behaviour support: Following a Behaviour Support Plan and maintaining a calm, consistent and trauma-informed approach.

Available shifts:We are looking for a support worker who can reliably commit to the following roster:

• Morning shift: 7:00 am - 10:00 am
• Midday shift: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Evening shift: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Reliability and consistency across the roster are essential to providing quality support.
About you:You are a caring and professional individual who understands the importance of dignity, respect, safety and person-centred care.
To be successful, you will have:

• Relevant disability support experience, preferably with complex physical support needs.
• Experience or confidence with personal care, hoist transfers and pressure care.
• Strong observation skills and the ability to follow established care procedures.
• A calm, patient and trauma-informed approach to behaviour support.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a support team.
• A willingness to undertake training for participant-specific support requirements.

Essential requirements:Applicants must hold:

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check / Queensland Yellow Card, as applicable.
• Current Working with Children Check / Queensland Blue Card - Employee, as applicable.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Completed NDIS Orientation Module - Quality, Safety and You.
• Current valid driver’s licence.
• Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
• Relevant disability support experience.

Pay rates: Casual - SCHADS Award E3.1 (In-Home and SIL)
The applicable casual rates, before tax, are:

• Base rate: $36.81 per hour
• Afternoon shift: $40.49 per hour
• Active night shift: $41.23 per hour
• Saturday: $51.54 per hour
• Sunday: $66.26 per hour
• Public holiday: $80.99 per hour

Applicable rates and penalties are subject to the relevant award provisions and shift conditions.
Why join Nextt? At Nextt, we are passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred support that makes a real difference. Join a team that values compassion, reliability and the important role support workers play in helping participants live with dignity and choice.