Dementia-Focused Support Workers – Casual staff Only

Solid Holistic Care is expanding our dedicated team! We are currently seeking compassionate, reliable and experienced Support Workers who have a genuine passion for supporting participants living with Dementia.

We pride ourselves on being a provider that delivers a calm, person-centered, consistent approach with a solid foundation in dementia-informed practice. If you thrive in a supportive environment and want to make a difference in someone’s daily life, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

In this role, you will support participants with varying dementia presentations in their daily living, ensuring they feel safe, understood and empowered. Responsibilities may include:

- Providing daily living assistance (personal care, meal prep, routines)
- Behaviour support–aligned, low-stimulation, structured care
- Building meaningful connections through patience and empathy
- Supporting participants to engage in activities aligned with their cognitive stage
- Implementing dementia-friendly strategies and communication approaches
- Working collaboratively with families, coordinators and the broader care team
- Have previous experience supporting individuals with Dementia
- Are calm,



consistent and confident in complex care environments
- Understand dementia progression and trauma-informed practice
- Have strong communication and emotional regulation skills
- Are reliable, flexible and committed to participant safety and wellbeing
- Experience in supporting individuals with a dementia diagnosis
- Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Driver’s License & access to fully insured vehicle
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate
- A team-first attitude with the ability to work independently
- Confidence using Outlook and basic IT tools

Desired Criteria:

- Certificate III in Disability, Youth Work, Community Services.

Why Join Solid Holistic Care?

- Ongoing mentoring & real career pathways
- Professional development that keeps things fresh
- Work with a company led by a Registered Nurse who gets it
- Supportive, inclusive culture where you’re more than just a number

If you are passionate about delivering respectful, high-quality support and want to be part of a team that specialises in meaningful Dementia care, we would love to meet you.

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📌 Dementia-Focused Support Workers – Casual staff Only (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Solid Holistic Care
📍 Newcastle City Council