Disability Support Worker — Flexible Part-Time Newcastle

Live Your Best Life Disability Support Services; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training shifts

CPI Safety Training

Supportive leadership

Career progression pathway

Flexible hours

Job summary

Live Your Best Life Disability Support Services in Newcastle is seeking Disability Support Workers for part-time roles across Newcastle & Maitland. You will engage with youths and young adults with ASD, participate in paid training shifts, and support participants with individualized plans, routines, and daily activities.

The role offers diverse shifts including mornings, afternoons, weekends, and overnight supports, with a clear path to senior roles.

Qualifications

• Paid disability support experience is essential.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and NSW Working With Children Check required.
• First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Driver's licence and reliable, insured vehicle.
• Cert III/IV in Individual Support or Disability preferred; experience with behaviours of concern highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support across SIL, respite and day programs.
• Support under-18s and youths with ASD and complex behaviours.
• Carry out participant-specific routines and support plans.
• Engage in training shifts before working independently.
• Contribute to a positive, safe and motivating environment for participants.

Skills

Disability support experience

Driver's license

First Aid & CPR

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Working With Children Check

Education

Cert III/IV in Individual Support or Disability

Job description

Live Your Best Life Disability Support Services in Newcastle is seeking Disability Support Workers for part-time roles across Newcastle & Maitland. You will engage with youths and young adults with ASD, participate in paid training shifts, and support participants with individualized plans, routines, and daily activities.

The role offers diverse shifts including mornings, afternoons, weekends, and overnight supports, with a clear path to senior roles.