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 prospect 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.
About the Role
We have opportunities to provide one-on-one lifestyle support to individuals with disabilities in their homes or the community, with travel between clients and working short, split shifts required.
We also offer roles in our Day Program, which caters to the interests and abilities of our clients and often includes social outings, recreational and leisure activities whilst encouraging positive social participation and community integration.
Shifts will be during daytime hours primarily Monday to Friday.
Occasional weekends.




*The Employer considers that being female is a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act ****.Key Responsibilities
Adapt to changing routines and support needs in dynamic environments – No day is the same!
Deliver person-centred support to clients with complex medical and behavioural needs
Follow behaviour support strategies aligned with individual care plans
Facilitate inclusive community activities to promote social engagement
Transport clients to appointments and activities using a company van
Assist with personal care, including toileting, showering, mobility, and manual handling
Empower clients to find their strengths and promote independence
Skills & Experience
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
A current First Aid Certificate, which includes the course HLTAID003 or HLTAID011
Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Benefits:
Pay rates starting from $***** (casual) as per the SCHADS award
Do the work you love during daytime hours only - no overnight or late-night shifts
Work in a range of settings, including clients' homes, in the community and at our day program centre
Advertised: 21 Aug ****
Applications close: 20 Sep *******:55
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📌 Disability Support Worker, Female (Lifestyle). Casual - Newcastle (New South Wales)
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 New South Wales