High Intensity Support Worker - (Newcastle, 2300)

RGIT Australia; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus after first 50 hours

Genuinely full-time hours from day one

Job summary

Montessori Care is seeking a High Intensity Support Worker in Newcastle to assist a long-term NDIS participant. This role involves hoisting for transfers and complex personal care, including catheter management, performed with safety and respect.

You will join a coordinated care team with a stable roster, delivering hands-on support across evenings and weekends. The position offers genuinely full-time hours from day one, a casual base with potential for ongoing permanent work, and a $100 joining

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with high-intensity care (catheter care).
• Experience using hoists and pelvic belts for transfers.
• Comfort with intimate personal care tasks and hygiene support.
• Valid NSW driver license and access to own insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide hoisting and safe manual handling.
• Deliver catheter care and complex personal care.
• Support personal care, hygiene, and emotional well-being.
• Offer domestic assistance and facilitate community access.
• Follow care plans and safety guidelines.

Skills

Catheter care

Hoisting / transfers

Personal care

Driver license

NDIS checks know-how

Job description

High Intensity Support Worker - (Newcastle, 2300)

Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia • A$36 - A$45

Casual Temporary Internship

Posted 01 Sep 2026

Description

Classification: Community Support Worker (High Intensity)

Employment Type: Casual with genuinely full-time hours available from day one, and strong potential for ongoing Full Time or Part Time employment for the right applicant!

Location: Newcastle, NSW

Make a meaningful difference at home

Montessori Care is one of Australia's most trusted providers of in-home aged care and NDIS disability support. Inspired by the Montessori philosophy, we deliver respectful, person-centred care that promotes autonomy, dignity and personal growth.

The Role

Support a long-term NDIS participant in the Newcastle region. This is a high-intensity support role involving hoisting for all transfers and complex personal care needs, including catheter management — so we're looking for an experienced, confident support worker who can provide this care safely and respectfully.

Join a well-coordinated care team providing a substantial, ongoing roster with a stable, long-term client. You'll provide a mix of:

• Hoisting and safe manual handling (Pelican belt/hoist)
• Catheter care and complex, hands-on personal care
• Personal care and hygiene support
• Emotional support and companionship
• Domestic assistance and community access
• Following strict guidelines outlined in the care plan

Note: Due to the complex, hands-on nature of this role, experience with catheter care and personal care is essential - client has requested female support workers.

You'll be great in this role if you are/have

• Essential: hands-on experience with catheter care and complex personal care
• Essential: experience using a Pelican belt/hoist for transfers
• Empathetic, patient and comfortable providing high-intensity, hands-on support
• NSW Driver Licence and your own insured vehicle
• Current Checks: NDIS Worker Screening, Working With Children Check, National Police Check, First Aid & CPR
• Reliable availability across the Newcastle region roster (including some evening and weekend shifts)

Highly regarded

• Experience supporting clients with complex or high-intensity care needs
• Confidence with care plans, incident reporting and team communication

Why join Montessori Care?

• $100 joining bonus after your first 50 hours
• Competitive hourly rates with applicable penalty rates
• Genuinely full-time hours from day one, with real potential for an ongoing permanent role
• Work with one stable, long-term client in a consistent environment
• Be part of a coordinated, well-managed team that supports you
• Provide genuinely person-centred support that matters

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Company Overview

Montessori Care is dedicated to providing exceptional in-home aged care and disability support services to Australia's most vulnerable individuals, including the elderly and those living with disabilities. Emerging from the legacy of Montessori Academy, we harness the transformative principles of Montessori philosophy to cater to the unique needs of our clients, ensuring a person-centred approach that fosters independence, dignity, and overall well-being.