Disability Support Worker - Permanent Part-Time and Casual roles available

Brighter Access; Newcastle-Maitland; Vor Ort; AUD 39.000 - 52.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging

Zusammenfassung

Brighter Access in Newcastle is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers for permanent part-time and casual roles in Charlestown and Newcastle. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care to participants with a range of support needs and help them achieve their goals.

Responsibilities include personal care, domestic assistance, meal planning, behaviour support, and contributing to a safe, empowering home environment.

Qualifikationen

• NDIS worker screening clearance (or willingness to apply).
• Working with Children Clearance (or willingness to apply).
• Current First Aid.
• Driver's Licence with a reliable insured and registered vehicle.
• Targeted training and professional development provided.
• Salary packaging available as we are a not-for-profit NDIS provider.

Aufgaben

• Assist with personal care tasks (showering, hoisting, toileting, continence aids).
• Provide behaviour support aligned with individual plans.
• Help with meal planning and preparation to meet dietary requirements.
• Assist with domestic duties to ensure a clean, safe environment.
• Support participants in achieving goals and promoting independence.
• Create a positive, safe and empowering home environment.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independence

Personal care

Jobbeschreibung

Disability Support Worker - Permanent Part-Time and Casual roles available

About Us: Brighter Access supports people with disability to have choice, opportunity, inclusion and acceptance in their community. We take a person-centred approach to our care and ensure everything we do strongly aligns with our vision, mission, and values.

About the Role:Experience is preferred but not essential - for the right candidate, we offer a fast-tracked pathway from casual to permanent part-time employment. Brighter Access is currently looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in the Charlestown, Newcastle areas. In this role, you will provide high-quality care to participants with a range of support needs.

Your responsibilities will include personal care, domestic assistance, and behaviour support, all while helping to create a positive, safe, and empowering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with personal care tasks, including showering, hoisting, toileting, and continence aids.
• Provide behaviour support in alignment with participant needs and individual plans.
• Help with meal planning and preparation to ensure dietary requirements are met.
• Assist with domestic duties and ensure a clean, safe environment.
• Support the participant in achieving their goals, promoting independence where possible.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in personal care and domestic assistance is essential.
• Experience in behaviour support is preferred.
• A passion for helping others and making a positive difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience with medication administration and hoisting is highly regarded.

What You Will Need

• NDIS worker screening clearance (or willing to apply)
• Working with Children Clearance (or willing to apply)
• Current First Aid
• Drivers Licence and reliable Insured & registered vehicle
• Targeted training and professional development
• Access to salary packaging as we are a not-for-profit NDIS provider
• Working with well established caring teams of support workers and managers
• Employee Assistance Program

If you're looking for meaningful work that aligns with your values, and want to be part of a team making a real difference in people's homes, we'd love to hear from you.