Direct Care Workers | Lithgow & Bathurst

Are you caring, reliable and passionate about supporting people to live safely, independently and with dignity?

Would you like to join a supportive, values-based organisation and make a genuine difference in your local community?

UnitingCare Lithgow is seeking Direct Care Workers to join our teams in Lithgow and Bathurst .

We are currently recruiting casual Direct Care Workers , with a genuine opportunity to transition into permanent employment for the right people .

If you’re looking for meaningful work, long-term opportunities and a supportive team where your contribution genuinely matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Direct Care Workers provide high-quality, person-centred support across our Disability and Aged Care services . Depending on the needs of the people you support, you may work in their homes, in-centre programs or within the community.

Positions are available in both locations. When applying, please state whether you are applying for the Lithgow position or the Bathurst position .

About the role

As a Direct Care Worker, you will:

Provide respectful and practical support based on each client’s individual care plan

Assist with personal care, daily living activities and community participation

Support clients with different needs, preferences and levels of independence

Communicate effectively with clients, families, carers, supervisors and other team members

Complete progress notes, reports and other required documentation accurately and on time

Record services provided using CareLink and other UCL systems





Work safely and in accordance with UCL policies, procedures and care requirements

Contribute positively to a supportive and respectful team environment

The current role profiles include providing in-home and in-centre services, supporting clients with varying needs, completing required reports and accurately recording services in CareLink.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

A caring, patient and respectful approach

Good communication and relationship-building skills

The ability to work independently and as part of a team

The ability to provide personal care and practical assistance with limited supervision

Positive organisation and basic written documentation skills

Confidence using Microsoft 365, mobile devices and client management systems

An understanding of person-centred support within Disability or Aged Care services

A Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Ageing, Community Services or a similar qualification would be highly regarded.

Previous experience in Disability or Aged Care services , and experience using CareLink , would also be an advantage. The current role profiles list a relevant Certificate III as preferable and CareLink experience as desirable.

The successful applicants will need:

A current Class C NSW driver’s licence

Access to a registered and comprehensively insured vehicle

Access to a mobile phone

A current First Aid Certificate

A satisfactory Police Check

A Working with Children Check

An NDIS Worker Screening Check

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📌 Direct Care Workers | Lithgow & Bathurst
🏢 UnitingCare Lithgow
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