Support Worker - Armidale Accommodation Services - Part Time

Challenge Community Services; Armidale; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible roster

Sleepovers

Annual leave option

Fitness Passport

Training & development

Safety & wellbeing support

Job summary

Challenge Community Services – Armidale NSW is seeking dedicated Female Workers to provide personal care and daily living support to clients with high-needs disabilities. The role requires manual handling, empathy, and strong communication to foster independence within shared living environments.

The position offers flexible rosters, potential sleepovers, and ongoing professional development in a Not-for-Profit setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting high-needs disability clients.
• Confidence in manual handling and use of aids.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility for varied shifts and rostered work.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word & Outlook).
• Current Driver’s Licence and background checks.
• Access to a personal vehicle for work use, if required.
• Certificate III or IV in Disability Support (or equivalent).
• Knowledge of NDIA processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Assist with manual handling and use of aids.
• Support clients with complex needs and medical requirements.
• Foster independence and inclusion in shared living environments.
• Build positive relationships with clients and families.
• Manage challenging situations with empathy and professionalism.

Skills

Disability support experience

Manual handling

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Driver's licence

Working With Children Check

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Police check

Personal vehicle

Disability qualification

Education

Certificate III/IV in Disability Support

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

Challenge Community Services – Armidale NSW

*** Female Workers are encouraged to apply, as per clients needs.

• SCHAD’s Award Level 2Pay rates from $36.22– $39.53 (base rate) or$45.28 - $49.41 (casual rate)
• Salary Packaging: Not-for-profit salary packaging available, including $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 meal and entertainment benefits per FBT year. (if eligible)
• Flexible roster with shift work, weekends, public holidays & sleepovers
• Option to purchase extra annual leave (if eligible)
• Fitness Passport access for you & family (eligibility criteria applies)
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Safety and Wellbeing support via Sonder

Duties:

• Provide personal care and daily living support
• Assist with manual handling and use of aids
• Support clients with complex needs and medical requirements
• Foster independence and inclusion in shared living environments
• Build positive relationships with clients and families
• Manage challenging situations with empathy and professionalism

Skills and Experience:

• Experience supporting high-needs disability clients
• Confidence in manual handling and use of aids
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility for varied shifts and rostered work
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word & Outlook)
• Current Driver’s Licence, Working With Children Check, NSW NDIS Worker Screening Check, and National Police Check
• Access to a personal vehicle for work use, if required
• Certificate III or IV in Disability Support (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of NDIA processes

About Us:

Since 1958, Challenge Community Services has been supporting people, strengthening communities and creating opportunities across regional New South Wales and South East Queensland.

We provide disability services, foster care, allied health and social enterprise opportunities that empower people to live their best lives.

Our work is driven by a simple belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to belong, grow and thrive. Every role at Challenge Community Services contributes to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities we support.

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Marissa Marquett via email - ***************@challengecommunity.org.au