Disability Support Worker including Sleepovers, Active Nights and Weekends

Hability; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Career advancement

Training programs

Job summary

Hability in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Port Stephens NSW is hiring a Disability Support Worker. You will provide person-centred care, assist with activities of daily living, and support people with complex needs in home and community settings.

You will work flexibly in a casual role with potential for full-time prospects after six months, participate in training, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored plans and positive behaviour support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with various disabilities, including familiarity with behaviour support models.
• Excellent written and oral communication; ability to engage diverse participants.
• Patience, empathy and genuine passion for supporting people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with daily living activities and personal care.
• Support community access and social engagement opportunities.
• Assist in implementing therapeutic programs tailored to individual goals.
• Document progress and maintain accurate records of care.
• Collaborate with the care team to ensure coordinated, person-centred plans.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathy and patience

Flexible and resilient

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant qualification in Disability or Community Services

First Aid certificate

Tools

Behaviour support training

Job description

Disability Support Worker including Sleepovers, Active Nights and Weekends

We are seeking a Disability Support Worker to join our team at Hability in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland and Port Stephens NSW.

This is a casual role with full time prospects after six months of service and completion of training, offering the flexibility to work hours that suit your lifestyle. As a Disability Support Worker, you will be responsible for providing personalised care and support to individuals with a range of intellectual and psychosocial disabilities, with a focus on behaviour support and capacity building.

What you'll be doing

Assisting participants with complex behaviour support needs at home with activities of daily living such as personal care, meal preparation, as well as supporting them to access the community and increased social engagement opportunities

Implementing therapeutic programs and activities tailored to our participants' individual needs and goals

Providing emotional support to clients and assist them to increase their emotion regulation skills and broaden their opportunities to increase their social skills

Documenting client progress towards their goals and maintaining accurate records

Collaborating with Hability's clinical care team and external clinical and health care providers to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to delivery of tailored support plans

Adhering to all relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements

What we're looking for

A relevant qualification in Disability, Community Services, or a related field or working towards

Experience working with individuals with a range of disabilities, including experience in providing care within a positive behaviour support model – or a willingness to learn

Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

Flexible, confident and resilient mind set and a willingness to build rapport with clients over time

Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting people with complex support needs

A current First Aid certificate and a valid driver's licence

A commitment to providing high‑quality, person‑centred care that promotes participant choice and control at all times

Eligible to work in Australia with valid work rights or appropriate visa status

What we offer

At Hability, we are committed to the wellbeing and professional development of our employees.

Opportunities for full time roles with flexible hours as well as career advancement including entry into clinical training programs

We highly competitive rates of pay with Level 3 SCHADS Award training pathways for high‑intensity support worker roles

Flexible work arrangements, with ongoing training, supervision, mentoring and support from Registered Allied Health Professionals

You'll be part of a supportive and inclusive, highly qualified and experienced professional team who genuinely care about the people we support, and who are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of our participants.

About us

Hability has been a leading provider of specialist disability support services in the Newcastle region for the past decade.

Our mission is to empower individuals with comorbid disabilities who are at risk of becoming isolated from the community to live fulfilling, purposeful and independent lives.

We pride ourselves on our person‑centred approach, our evidence‑based practices, and a strong focus on positive behaviour support, breaking down barriers, building skills and removing restrictive practice.

If you're passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of others, we'd love to hear from you.