Support Worker | Port Stephens Region

Pathway Talent; Nelson Bay; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathway Talent is recruiting compassionate and reliable Support Workers to assist people with disability across Port Stephens in NSW. You will provide practical, person-centred support that respects each customer’s preferences, abilities and routines.

This role offers meaningful community engagement and opportunities to help individuals live more independently. Our client is a well-established not-for-profit organisation delivering mental health, disability, supported independent living, aged

Qualifications

• Ability to provide person-centred support respecting preferences and routines.
• Experience supporting people living with disability and/or mental health challenges is desirable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to professional boundaries and reliable service.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities including personal care and meal preparation.
• Encourage community participation and social connections.
• Help customers work toward individual goals and build skills.
• Follow individual support plans and behaviour support strategies as required.
• Maintain progress notes and report changes in wellbeing.
• Collaborate with customers, families and support teams.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Relationship building

Teamwork

Independent working

Judgement and integrity

Reliability

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate IV in Disability

Job description

Support people with disability to build independence, achieve their goals and stay connected to their community in Port Stephens.
Pathway Talent is proud to partner with an established and respected not-for-profit organisation to recruit compassionate and dedicated Support Workers in Port Stephens.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting people to build independence, achieve their goals and stay connected to their community.

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing individual wellbeing, empowering people to live independently and creating inclusive communities.

Delivering a diverse range of services across mental health, disability, supported independent living, aged care and community support, the organisation is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred services that make a lasting difference.

With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, our client continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the communities it serves.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking compassionate and reliable Support Workers to support customers across Port Stephens.

You will provide practical, person-centred support that respects each customer’s preferences, abilities and routines. Whether supporting daily living skills or helping someone participate in their community, you will build trusting relationships and encourage independence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting customers with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation and household tasks.
• Encouraging community participation, social connections and access to appointments.
• Helping customers build skills and work towards their individual goals.
• Following individual support plans and behaviour support strategies where required.
• Maintaining accurate progress notes and reporting changes in customer wellbeing.
• Working collaboratively with customers, families and the broader support team.

Support people with disability to build independence, achieve their goals and stay connected to their community in Port Stephens.
Pathway Talent is proud to partner with an established and respected not-for-profit organisation to recruit compassionate and dedicated Support Workers in Port Stephens.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting people to build independence, achieve their goals and stay connected to their community.

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing individual wellbeing, empowering people to live independently and creating inclusive communities.

Delivering a diverse range of services across mental health, disability, supported independent living, aged care and community support, the organisation is committed to providing high-quality, person-centred services that make a lasting difference.

With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, our client continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the communities it serves.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking compassionate and reliable Support Workers to support customers across Port Stephens.

You will provide practical, person-centred support that respects each customer’s preferences, abilities and routines. Whether supporting daily living skills or helping someone participate in their community, you will build trusting relationships and encourage independence.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting customers with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation and household tasks.
• Encouraging community participation, social connections and access to appointments.
• Helping customers build skills and work towards their individual goals.
• Following individual support plans and behaviour support strategies where required.
• Maintaining accurate progress notes and reporting changes in customer wellbeing.
• Working collaboratively with customers, families and the broader support team.

About You

You bring a caring approach, sound judgement and a commitment to respecting people’s rights, dignity and choices.

You will also have:

• A relevant qualification, such as a Certificate III in Individual Support or Certificate IV in Disability, or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting people living with disability and/or mental health challenges.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable approach to maintaining professional boundaries and delivering consistent support.
• A current driver’s licence.
• Current NDISWSC,WWCC (or willingness to obtain)
• Current First Aid and CPR

Why Join Us?

• Do meaningful work that supports people to live life their way.
• Build your experience in disability and community services.
• Work alongside people who value inclusion and person-centred support.

Equal Opportunity

Pathway Talent and our client value diversity and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability and people of all genders and identities.

Safety and Wellbeing

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk, and to providing services that uphold every person’s rights, dignity and choice.