Disability Support Worker

Healthcare Australia · Newcastle NSW 2300 · Casual/Holiday
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Disability Support Worker

Healthcare Australia
Newcastle NSW 2300

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Casual/Holiday

~$89k - $172k pro rata(Estimated)
$45.00 - $87.00 p/h
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Provide person-centred support to NDIS participants in SIL homes and community settings.
  • Assist with personal care, daily living activities, and medication documentation.
  • Build positive relationships with participants and families while promoting independence.

Healthcare Australia (HCA), Australia’s leading healthcare workforce provider, is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our growing agency team across the Central Coast.

Support participants in Supported Independent Living (SIL) and community care settings while enjoying the flexibility to choose when and where you work. With ongoing shifts available and strong demand across the region, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure consistent agency work with a trusted national provider.

Why Join Healthcare Australia?

  • Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle and availability
  • Choose and manage shifts through the eHCA app
  • Competitive agency pay rates
  • Weekly pay plus QuickPay on eligible shifts
  • Ongoing work across SIL and community care services
  • Refer-a-friend bonuses and monthly incentive programs
  • 24/7 operational support
  • Free uniform and ID badge
  • Work with Australia’s leading healthcare staffing provider

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support to NDIS participants living in Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes and community settings across the Central Coast.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Personal care and supporting daily living activities
  • Community access, social support and transport
  • Medication assistance and documentation
  • Manual handling and mobility support
  • Promoting independence, choice and inclusion
  • Building positive relationships with participants and families
  • Completing progress notes and incident reporting
  • Supporting participants to achieve their individual goals

About You To be successful, you will have:

  • Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent
  • Minimum 6 months’ experience in SIL, disability support or community care
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • A genuine passion for supporting people with disability
  • Reliability, professionalism and a person-centred approach
  • Availability across a variety of shifts including days, afternoons, nights and weekends

Essential Requirements

  • Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Current National Police Check (within 3 years)
  • Current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  • Current First Aid and CPR certificates
  • Valid Australian Driver’s Licence and willingness to transport participants
  • Up-to-date vaccinations and compliance documentation
  • Full Australian working rights (no sponsorship available)

About Healthcare Australia

Healthcare Australia is Australia’s largest healthcare workforce provider, delivering workforce solutions across disability services, aged care, hospitals and community care nationwide.
We are committed to providing our workforce with flexibility, competitive pay, reliable shifts and ongoing support so you can focus on making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Disability Support Worker looking for flexible agency shifts, competitive rates and ongoing opportunities across the Central Coast, apply today.

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Skills

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Building relationshipsCommunity supportDisability supportManual handlingMedication assistancePerson-centred approachPerson-centred supportProgress notes and incident reportingReliability

Licenses & certifications

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Australian drivers licenceCertificate iii in individual support (disability)First aid and cpr certificatesNational police checkNdis worker screening checkNsw working with children check (wwcc)Vaccinations and compliance documentation

Perks & benefits

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Flexible shiftsFree uniform and id badgeWeekly pay

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