Disability Support Worker - Hunter/Newcastle

Focus Care; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid kilometres

Broken Shift Allowances

Training & development

Supportive environment

Flexible shifts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Focus Care is seeking enthusiastic and caring Support Workers in the Hunter region of NSW, Australia. We offer shifts that may suit students studying nursing or allied health, with opportunities to build rewarding connections through meaningful client interactions.

We provide competitive pay with kilometre allowances, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment. You’ll join a team dedicated to making a real difference in clients’ lives while enjoying flexible shifts to fit your lifestyle.

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current First Aid
• Willingness to provide services such as personal care, transport, domestic assistance & social support & travel to client’s homes within a specified location

Responsibilities

• - Support with personal care, transport, domestic assistance and social activities as needed.
• - Travel to client homes within the designated area to provide consistent care.

Skills

NDIS Worker Check

First Aid

Willingness to provide services

Job description

Focus Care is seeking enthusiastic and caring Support Workers. With a minimum of two hours spent with each client, there is time to build rapport and rewarding connections.

We are currently recruiting for several clients in the Hunter (including Newcastle and surrounding area). Shifts may suit students studying nursing or a related allied health discipline.

About You:

• NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current First Aid
• Willingness to provide services such as personal care, transport, domestic assistance & social support & travel to client’s homes within a specified location

Longer hours and increased workloads are available, and the role may include weekend and overnight services.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay rates with paid kilometres and Broken Shift Allowances
• Training and development to support professional growth
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others
• Flexibility by choosing shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential counselling 24/7

At Focus Care, our Support Workers underpin everything we do – if you are looking for rewarding work – we would love to hear from you.

Company Overview

Whether it’s providing in‑home aged and dementia care, or disability support, we’re a caring network of real people, taking the time to listen.

Disability Support Worker - Hunter/Newcastle Newcastle, NSW, AU