Female Disability Support Worker - Kew

Nextt; Coffs Harbour City Council; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

Nextt is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to assist a client in Kew with person-centred support in a home setting.

The role covers community access, daily living activities, hydrotherapy participation, and assisting with meals and appointments. The successful candidate is patient, reliable and flexible, available 9:00am–3:00pm, seven days a week, and comfortable in a home environment with privacy and safety considerations.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and understanding approach to disability support.
• Ability to engage with individuals living with ABI and diabetes.
• Commitment to safety, privacy and person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised, respectful and consistent support
• Supporting community access and social activities
• Attending medical and other appointments
• Supporting participation in hydrotherapy, including getting into the water
• Going for walks and encouraging an active lifestyle
• Assisting with meal preparation
• Supporting with general household domestic tasks
• Maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment
• Encouraging independence and participation in everyday activities
• Supporting routines and helping the client achieve personal goals
• Building a positive and trusting professional relationship
• Providing support in a calm, patient and respectful manner

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Reliable

Independent

Flexible

Community access

Job description

Location: Kew

Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Days: 7-day service, flexibility across days preferred

Employment: Casual

Classification: E3.1 Casual – In Home and SIL

Make a meaningful difference every day Nextt is looking for a compassionate, reliable and experienced female Disability Support Worker to join our team and provide person-centred support to a client based in Kew.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mature and dependable support worker who enjoys building genuine connections, getting out into the community and supporting someone to live as independently and meaningfully as possible.

The role involves supporting a person living with an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and diabetes. We are looking for someone who is patient, understanding and confident providing practical support while encouraging independence and participation.

The successful worker will ideally be available between 9:00am and 3:00pm, with flexibility across the week. As support is required 7 days a week, being flexible with days and availability will be highly regarded.

About the role As a Disability Support Worker, your responsibilities may include:

• Providing personalised, respectful and consistent support
• Supporting community access and social activities
• Attending medical and other appointments
• Supporting participation in hydrotherapy, including being comfortable getting into the water
• Going for walks and encouraging an active lifestyle
• Assisting with meal preparation
• Supporting with general household domestic tasks
• Helping maintain a safe and comfortable home environment
• Encouraging independence and participation in everyday activities
• Supporting routines and helping the client achieve their personal goals
• Building a positive and trusting professional relationship
• Providing support in a calm, patient and respectful manner

The successful worker will need to be comfortable working in a home environment where smoking and hoarding are present, and approach these circumstances with professionalism, patience and respect.

About you We are looking for someone who is:

• Female
• Mature, reliable and dependable
• Compassionate, patient and understanding
• Confident supporting people with an ABI or similar support needs
• Comfortable supporting a person with diabetes
• Happy to participate in hydrotherapy and get into the water
• Comfortable assisting with domestic tasks and meal preparation
• Confident supporting community access and appointments
• Flexible and available across a 7-day service
• Comfortable working independently
• Able to build positive and professional relationships
• Respectful of individual choices, privacy and personal circumstances
• Passionate about helping people live their best lives

Previous experience supporting people with ABI, neurological conditions, diabetes or complex support needs will be highly regarded.

Pay Rates E3.1 Casual – In Home and SIL

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

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

If you are someone who enjoys being hands-on, proactive and part of a collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.

Essential Requirements To be considered for this role, you will need:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• First Aid and CPR
• Working with Children Check, where required
• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle
• Comprehensive vehicle insurance
• Ability to undertake required manual handling and participant-specific training

Location The client is located in Kew, making this role particularly suitable for workers based in Taree, Port Macquarie or surrounding areas, with Kew situated conveniently between the two locations.

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine difference while supporting someone to remain connected to their community and daily activities, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Nextt and be part of a team committed to delivering quality, person-centred support.