Support Worker - Western Sydney

Northcott; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Perkbox

Wellness perks

Flexible shifts

Career advancement

Job summary

Northcott in Sydney seeks multiple Casual Support Workers to provide person-centred support across accommodation sites in Guildford and Toongabbie. You will assist customers with daily living tasks, personal care, and activities that promote independence.

You must be flexible to work a 24/7 rotating roster including overnights, weekends and public holidays. We offer salary packaging, Perkbox, Wellness perks, and learning opportunities to grow your career within, in a supportive not-for-profit

Qualifications

• Flexibility, compassion, and confidence to work in a community setting.
• Experience supporting people with psychosocial disabilities and behaviour support plans.
• Able to adapt quickly and maintain composure under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support customers in developing skills and maintaining independence in the community.
• Provide personal care and daily living tasks, including domestic duties.
• Use manual handling techniques safely and confidently.
• Build positive relationships to help customers reach goals.
• Be available to work on a 24/7 rotating roster, including overnights and public holidays.

Skills

Flexibility

Compassion

Teamwork

Van driving

Job description

Join our growing team as we seek for multiple passionate and dedicated Casual Support Workers to provide quality, person-centred support across our accommodation sites in Guildford and Toongabbie.

• Support customers in developing skills and maintaining independence in the community.
• Provide respectful, person-centred personal care and daily living tasks, including domestic duties and behaviour support.
• Use manual handling techniques and equipment safely and confidently.
• Build positive, empowering relationships that help customers achieve their goals.
• Be available to work on a 24/7 rotating roster, including overnight, weekends, and public holidays.
• Flexible Work Options: Multiple shifts are available; enjoy the opportunity to work additional hours based on your availability.
• Salary Packaging:Boost your take-home pay with up to$15,900for rent or mortgage and$2,650for meals and entertainment each year — helping you make the most of your income.
• Perkbox:Save on everyday essentials, entertainment, and lifestyle perks — our way of saying thanks for everything you do.
• Wellness Perks:Fitness Passport and discounted health & general insurance.
• Accessibility & Wellbeing:Inclusive workplace with support for employees with disability, including tailored adjustments, flexible work options and a Psychologically safe environment.
• Learning and career advancement opportunities:Your contributions will be valued, and you will grow your career within.

Skills & Experience:

You bring flexibility, compassion, and confidence to your work. You thrive in a role where no two days are the same and love being part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Here’s what will help you shine in this role:

• Confident and comfortabledriving a 12-seater van.
• Comfortable with personal care and supporting participation in activities.
• Experience supporting people with psychosocial disabilities, including working withcomplex behavioursandbehavioural support plans.
• Ability to think on your feet, remain calm under pressure, and adapt to changing situations.
• Empathy, reliability, and a genuine commitment to supporting people to live life their way.

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission and to see whether our values and culture are a good fit for you:Our Story .

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. Joining Northcott means becoming part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that grows together and celebrates every success — big or small.

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 [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.