Disability Support Worker. Casual & Permanent Part Time - Newcastle

Futureshaper.com; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Newcastle seeks a support worker for their Supported Independent Living services. This role involves assisting clients with personal care, promoting independence, and delivering tailored support. Successful candidates will possess experience with mental health supports and hold a current First Aid Certificate. If you're passionate about inclusivity and making a difference, apply now!

Benefits

Pay rates starting from $41.76 as per the SCHADS Award

Exclusive salary packaging on everyday living expenses

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to assist clients with personal care.
• Experience in delivering active support to clients with complex needs.
• Ability to keep detailed records and adapt support to individual goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care including bathing and toileting.
• Promote client independence through active inclusion.
• Deliver support tailored to unique goals and needs.

Skills

Experience with behaviours of concern

Basic technology usage

Education

Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID003 or HLTAID011)

Unrestricted New South Wales driver’s licence

Job description

About the Role

Our Supported Independent Living services help individuals live comfortably and independently in shared housing or in their home, offering assistance with daily tasks such as personal care and meal preparation. These supports are most suitable to individuals who can work flexibly across a 24/7 roster. Ability to work sleepovers is REQUIRED.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients through personal care (such as bathing, shaving, and toileting)

• Deliver active support to clients with complex needs, including behavioural and medical challenges
• Adapt support to each person’s unique goals and preferences, guided by person-centred plans
• Keep detailed records to track progress and respond to changing needs with care
• Promote client independence through choice, voice, and inclusion in the community

Skills & Experience

• Experience with behaviours of concern and mental health supports required
• A current First Aid Certificate, which includes the course HLTAID003 or HLTAID011
• An unrestricted New South Wales driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Demonstrated ability to use basic technology and software on a mobile and desktop

Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Benefits:

• Pay rates starting from $41.76 (casual) as per the SCHADS Award
• Enjoy exclusive salary packaging on everyday living expenses (including mortgage, rent and bills
• Be part of a trusted organisation founded and deeply rooted in Newcastle since 1995

About the Organisation

Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless, refugees and asylum seekers.

Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.

We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.

How to Apply

Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts.Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visithttps://www.lwb.org.au/careers/for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.

For any other enquiries, contact Caprisse Angemi at [e-mail].