Job Description

Ballina, Lismore and Far North Coast NSW

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Aged and Disability Support (Community Services and Development)

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Community Access

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Personal Care

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Medication Administration

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Be part of a team that empowers its people, supports career growth, and creates meaningful outcomes for customers - make an impact with Northcott.

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About The Role:

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We are currently seeking multiple Support Workers to join our dedicated team on a permanent part time and casual basis in the Northern Rivers region. These roles involve working across our supported accommodation and community services in Ballina and Alstonville, providing high?quality, person?centred support to our customers.

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You will support customers to build skills and maintain independence by providing respectful, person-centred care, using safe manual handling techniques, assisting with daily tasks and community access, and fostering positive relationships that help them achieve their goals.

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We welcome people from all backgrounds because we know that diverse experiences, abilities, languages, and cultures strengthen our team, enhance the support we provide to our customers, and make Northcott stronger.

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Benefits, Perks and Wellbeing:

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At Northcott, we believe in looking after the people who drive our organisation. That's why we offer a range of fantastic employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth.

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- Exclusive Discounts and Benefits to Enjoy discounted health insurance, gym memberships, motor services and more.
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- Salary Packaging to Boost your take-home pay and save on tax with up to 15,900 annually. Enjoy the benefits of salary packaging - no matter where else you work.
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- Excellent Leave Entitlements for PPT roles to Enjoy generous annual leave, paid personal leave, and paid parental leave, supporting your wellbeing, work-life balance, and family commitments.
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- Perkbox to Access everyday savings, discounts, and wellbeing resources - our way of supporting you beyond the pay packet.
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- Accessibility and Wellbeing to Inclusive workplace with support for employees with disability, including tailored adjustments, flexible work options and a Psychologically safe environment and various staff networks.
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- Learning and Career Growth to Ongoing training, development, and opportunities to advance your career, with your contributions always valued.
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About You:

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We are looking for someone who's caring, adaptable, and ready to make a real difference every day. You don't just see tasks - you see people, and you meet them where they are with empathy and respect.

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Here's what will help you shine in this role:

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- A flexible approach to work - you are happy to work across various shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, sleepovers and weekends.
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- Minimum of 12 months' disability sector experience. Applicants with lived experience of disability are strongly encouraged to apply and will be highly regarded.
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- Experience supporting participants with complex care needs, including catheter care, bowel care, diabetes management, and acquired brain injury (ABI).
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- Experience working in Supported Independent Living and providing personal care, including meal time management plans.
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- Demonstrated experience in managing behaviours of concern, administering medication, and following medication management protocols.
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- Sound knowledge and practical experience in manual handling, use of wheelchairs, and ensuring safe transport practices, including van safety.
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- The ability to stay calm, think quickly, and provide steady, confident support - even when things get challenging.
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- A positive attitude, solid team spirit, and a genuine passion for helping others achieve their goals.
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Support Worker Position Description

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At Northcott, we believe everyone deserves the chance to live life their way. As a not-for-profit disability service provider, we support people with disability to explore new possibilities, reach their goals, and shape their own futures. Joining Northcott means becoming part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that grows together and celebrates every success - big or small.

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Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome.

📌 Support Worker (Lismore)
🏢 Northcott
📍 Lismore