Disability Support Worker & Youth Workers

Healthcare Australia; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 62,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Weekly pay

QuickPay

Referral bonuses

24/7 support

Job summary

Healthcare Australia is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers and Youth Workers to join our agency team across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens and Central Coast and surrounding regions. Flexible shifts and ongoing opportunities across residential, community and SIL settings.

Shifts include day, afternoon, night, weekend and sleepover options. Join our supportive network and work with leading disability and youth service providers while earning competitive agency rates

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support, youth work, community services or residential care.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support or related field.
• Current checks: NDIS, WWCC NSW, First Aid & CPR, National Police Check.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily living and personal care support.
• Supporting participants within SIL and community settings.
• Assisting with social, recreational and community activities.
• Promoting independence, choice and inclusion.
• Completing progress notes and documentation.
• Working with families, case managers and support teams.

Skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Reliability

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support

First Aid & CPR Certificate

NSW Working With Children Check

NDIS Worker Screening Check

National Police Check

Job description

Disability Support Worker & Youth Workers

NSW - Rural & Remote

Work Type

Casual/Locum/Contract

$45.00 - $87.00 p/h

Listed

November 9, 2026

Healthcare Australia (HCA), Australia's leading healthcare workforce provider, is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers and Youth Workers to join our growing agency team across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens, Central Coast and surrounding regions.

Support people living with disability and young people in residential, community, SIL (Supported Independent Living), youth residential and outreach settings while enjoying the flexibility to choose shifts that fit your lifestyle. We offer ongoing opportunities, including day, afternoon, night, weekend and sleepover shifts.

Why Join Healthcare Australia?

• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle and availability
• Competitive agency rates with weekly pay
• QuickPay available on eligible shifts
• Ongoing opportunities across disability and youth services
• Sleepover, active night and weekend shifts available
• Manage shifts easily through the eHCA app
• Work with leading disability and community service providers
• Referral bonuses and employee reward programs
• Dedicated 24/7 support from our operations team
• Opportunities to gain experience across multiple settings

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker or Youth Worker, you will provide person-centred support to participants and young people, helping them build independence, achieve their goals and maintain positive daily routines.

Responsibilities may include:

• Providing daily living and personal care support
• Supporting participants within SIL and community settings
• Assisting with social, recreational and community activities
• Supporting behavioural, emotional and wellbeing needs
• Promoting independence, choice and inclusion
• Transporting participants to appointments and activities
• Completing accurate progress notes and documentation
• Working alongside families, case managers and support teams
• Supporting young people in residential and community-based care environments

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience working in disability support, youth work, community services or residential care
• A passion for supporting people to achieve positive outcomes
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Flexibility to work across various shift types
• A reliable and proactive approach to care and support
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Community Services, Youth Work, Disability, Mental Health or equivalent
• Minimum 6 months' experience in disability support, youth work or community services
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current NSW Working With Children Check
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Current National Police Check
• Valid Driver’s Licence and willingness to transport participants
• Availability for sleepover and weekend shifts highly regarded
• Full Australian working rights

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