Support Worker

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Tamworth Regional Council; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Perkbox access

Discounts on health insurance & gym

Flexible and inclusive workplace

Learning and career growth

Job summary

Northcott is hiring casual Support Workers in Tamworth to empower people with disability to live independently. You will provide personal care, assist with mobility, and follow care plans for health needs, including epilepsy and wound care.

You'll prepare meals, support participation in daily activities, and work with an experienced team committed to wellbeing, inclusion, and career growth.

Qualifications

• Flexible availability across 24/7 shifts, including overnights and weekends.
• Confidence with manual handling, PEG feeding, medication administration, and safe transport.
• Ability to stay calm, capable and compassionate in challenging situations.
• Experience supporting people with diverse physical, cognitive or behavioural needs and showing respect.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care that promotes dignity and independence.
• Support safe manual handling and mobility with hoists and aids.
• Follow individual care plans for health needs such as epilepsy or wound care.
• Prepare meals and assist with mealtimes per plans.
• Enable participation in everyday activities including household tasks and community outings.

Skills

Flexible availability

Manual handling

PEG feeding

Medication administration

Calm & compassionate

Job description

• Salary packaging - Boost your take-home pay and save on tax.
• Perkbox – Access everyday savings and wellbeing resources.
• 90% of Northcott staff agreed they enjoy the kind of work they do.

Helping people thrive on their own terms. Where independence begins.

Northcott is hiring for Support Worker's in Tamworth on a casual basis. Enjoy flexible shifts across Accommodation and In‑Home & Community Services, supporting work–life balance, study, and caring commitments.

About The Role

You will empower people with disability to live as independently and confidently as possible through skill‑building, wellbeing support, and community inclusion.

In this role, you will:

• Provide personal care that promotes dignity and independence (e.g. showering, toileting, continence support).
• Support safe manual handling and mobility using hoists and other aids.
• Follow individual care plans to meet health needs such as epilepsy or wound care.
• Prepare meals and assist with mealtimes in line with mealtime management plans.
• Enable customers to participate in everyday activities — from household tasks to social and community outings.

You will be surrounded by an experienced, supportive team who’ll help you grow your skills and build a rewarding career in disability support.

At Northcott, we believe in looking after the people who drive our organisation. That’s why we offer a range of fantastic employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth.

• Exclusive Discounts & Benefits – Enjoy discounted health insurance, gym memberships, motor services and more.
• Salary Packaging – Boost your take-home pay and save on tax with up to $15,900 annually. Enjoy the benefits of salary packaging—no matter where else you work.
• Perkbox – Access everyday savings, discounts, and wellbeing resources — our way of supporting you beyond the pay packet.
• Accessibility & Wellbeing – Inclusive workplace with support for employees with disability, including tailored adjustments, flexible work options and a Psychologically safe environment.
• Family-Friendly Workplace – Flexible support to help you balance home and work life.
• Learning & Career Growth – Ongoing training, development, and opportunities to advance your career, with your contributions always valued.

Skills & Experience

• Flexible availability is highly regarded. Shifts are available 24/7 across mornings, afternoons, overnights (including sleepovers), and weekends. We are looking for Support Workers who can work across a range of shifts.
• You are confident with manual handling, PEG feeding, medication administration, and safe transport.
• You stay calm, capable, and compassionate when things get challenging.
• You have experience supporting people with varying physical, cognitive or behavioural needs — and always lead with respect.
• You love learning, connecting, and helping others live more independently.

At Northcott, we believe everyone deserves the chance to live life their way. As a not-for-profit disability service provider, we support people with disability to explore new possibilities, reach their goals, and shape their own futures.

Thinking of moving to the area? TheWelcome Experience is a NSW Government programthat can support your move.

Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome. For general enquiries about the role you are applying for, please email [e-mail] .

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTQIA+ identity, neurodivergence, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. We welcome bilingual and multilingual applicants, recognising the important role language and cultural understanding play in connecting with and supporting our diverse communities. If you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, have a preferred contact method, or need information provided in an alternative format, please contact recruitment at [e-mail] We are here to support you — reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application process and are also available to employees in their roles beyond recruitment.