Disability & Youth Support Specialist — Flexible Shifts, Weekly Pay

Healthcare Australia; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Competitive agency rates

Weekly pay

QuickPay available on eligible shifts

Ongoing opportunities across services

Sleepover, night and weekend shifts

Manage shifts via the eHCA app

Work with leading disability and youth

Referral bonuses and employee reward

Dedicated 24/7 support from our team

Job summary

Healthcare Australia is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers and Youth Workers to join our agency team across Newcastle and surrounding regions. You will provide person-centred support to participants and young people in residential, community, SIL, youth residential and outreach settings, with shifts including day, afternoon, night, weekend and sleepover options.

Join a leading healthcare workforce provider offering flexible shifts, competitive agency rates and 24/7 operational

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support or youth work required.
• Minimum 6 months in disability support, youth work or community services.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check current.
• NSW Working With Children Check current.
• First Aid & CPR certificate current.
• National Police Check current.
• Full Australian working rights.
• Valid Driver’s Licence to transport participants.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Disability support experience

Youth work experience

Community services experience

Residential care experience

Strong communication skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Reliability and proactive approach

Education

Certificate III/IV in related field

First Aid & CPR Certification

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Current NSW Working With Children Check

Tools

Driver’s Licence

Job description

Healthcare Australia is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers and Youth Workers to join our agency team across Newcastle and surrounding regions. You will provide person-centred support to participants and young people in residential, community, SIL, youth residential and outreach settings, with shifts including day, afternoon, night, weekend and sleepover options.

Join a leading healthcare workforce provider offering flexible shifts, competitive agency rates and 24/7 operational