Orange Support Worker

Westhaven Ltd; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary packaging

Meal/entertainment card

12% super

Job summary

Westhaven Ltd is hiring Support Workers to provide personalised care for both adults and children across our disability services. You will support daily living, emotional needs, and participate in community activities to promote inclusion and independence.

The role requires a NSW Driver’s Licence, WWCC/NDISWC, RCWR registration, and a valid First Aid & CPR certificate, with a 24/7 roster including sleepovers.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a care or support role.
• Encourages applications from people with lived experience, and from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised care to adults and children, assisting with daily living and emotional support.
• Plan and attend appointments, school activities, or social outings to foster skill development and inclusion.
• Mentor children while supporting adults to maintain independence.
• Complete daily case notes, incident reports and essential administrative tasks.

Skills

Care experience

Driver's license

WWCC

NDISWC

RCWR

First Aid CPR

24/7 roster

Job description

Join the Westhaven Team: Support Workers Wanted (Adult & Children's Services)

Make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities. At Westhaven, we're dedicated to creating positive change and fostering meaningful connections through personalised support, empowering our clients- from children to adults- to live life the way they choose.

We are currently looking for passionate individuals to join our team, working across both our Adult and Children's Services.

What We’re Looking For

Role

We value a mix of formal training and hands-on experience. To be successful in this rewarding, multi-generational role, you will ideally have:

• Experience: Relevant experience in a care or support role. We particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience, and those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
• Licensing: A current NSW Driver’s Licence and a willingness to drive.
• Safety & Compliance:
  • A paid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
  • An NDIS Workers Check (NDISWC).
  • Willingness to be listed on the Residential Care Workers Register (RCWR).
  • A valid First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Flexibility: Availability to work across a 24/7 roster, including mornings, evenings, and sleepover shifts.

A Day in the Life

Responsibilities

As a Support Worker at Westhaven, your day is diverse. You will provide essential care to both adults and children, adapting your approach to meet the unique needs of every individual. Your responsibilities include:

• Personalised Care: Assisting clients of all ages with personal care, daily living skills, and emotional support.
• Community Engagement: Planning and attending appointments, school activities, or social outings to foster skill development and inclusion.
• Mentorship: Providing a safe, nurturing environment for children while empowering adults to maintain independence.
• Administration: Completing daily case notes, incident reports, and essential administrative tasks.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay - Base rate of $36.22-$39.53/hr, plus casual/shift loadings (SCHADS Award) and 12% super.
• Financial Perks -Tax-free salary packaging (up to $15,900/year), exclusive Employee Banking Benefits with NAB, plus a meal/entertainment card (up to $2,650/year).
• Growth - A clear pathway to Team Leader roles and a mandatory one-week comprehensive induction.
• Wellbeing - First Aid allowance, exclusive employee discounts (including Fitness Passport), and a diverse, inclusive culture.

About Westhaven

Westhaven is the provider of choice for disability support and accommodation across regional NSW. We provide client-centric programs that offer whole-of-life support, ensuring our clients-regardless of age-have choice and control. We are an EEO employer passionate about social justice and diversity. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and people with lived experience of disability.

Please Note: To be considered for this Support Worker role under the SCHADS Award, applicants must hold valid, independent Australian working rights, as Westhaven does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Applications close: 1st November 2026.