Disability Support Worker - Port Macquarie

Nextt-Group-Pty-Lt; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextt Disability Services in Port Macquarie is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to assist participants with personal care, domestic tasks, and daily errands while promoting independence and community participation.

We value patient, reliable and person-centred care with strong communication. Availability from 6:00am onwards is preferred, including weekends, with support for planning, appointments and social activities.

Qualifications

• Patient, reliable and respectful is required.
• Positive, compassionate and person-centred approach.
• Strong communication skills and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to support planning, appointments and safe community participation.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with personal care, domestic tasks and daily errands.
• Support bowel care and daily living activities.
• Promote independence, confidence and choice in community settings.

Skills

Patient

Reliable

Respectful

Compassionate

Person-centred

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Community access support

Independence support

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support/Disability

Job description

Disability Support Worker - Port Macquarie

Disability Support Worker | Port Macquarie

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Disability Support Worker to support our participants in Port Macquarie.

The role involves assisting participants with personal care, domestic tasks, bowel care, daily errands and social activities while promoting independence, confidence and choice.

Shifts

Available across Monday to Sunday.

Ideally, applicants will have availability from 6:00am onwards and be flexible to support the participant’s weekly routine and community activities.

About You

• Patient, reliable and respectful
• Positive, compassionate and person-centred
• Confident supporting community access and daily routines
• Skilled at encouraging independence and building confidence
• Good problem-solvers with strong communication skills
• Comfortable supporting planning, appointments and safe community participation

Certificates & Licences Required

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check – Employee
• First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, or equivalent
• Australian Driver’s Licence and fully insured vehicle

Pay Rates

E3.1 (Casual in home and SIL)

SCHADS Award E3.1 Casual Rates (before tax):

• Base hourly rate: $36.81
• Afternoon shift (shift ends between 8pm and midnight, Monday to Friday): $40.49
• Active Night shift (Finishes after midnight or starts before 6am, Monday to Friday)$41.23
• Saturday: $51.54
• Sunday: $66.26
• Public holiday: $80.99

Why Work with Nextt?

At Nextt, your work has purpose. You will be part of an inclusive and supportive team that values quality care, respect and person-centred support.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, First Nations and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and culturally diverse communities.

If you are passionate about supporting people to live independently and participate in their community, we would love to hear from you.