Experienced Disability Support Practitioner (Casual)

Multiple Positions Available

LOCATION: Newcastle area

ABCARE Disability Support is continuing to grow, and we are looking for experienced Disability Support Practitioners who genuinely enjoy making a difference in people's lives.

If you're looking for a long-term position with a provider that values quality supports, recognises your experience and provides ongoing training and career opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

About ABCARE Disability Support

We are a locally owned, established boutique NDIS provider delivering personalised supports to participants in their own homes and the community for the past six years.

Unlike larger organisations, we take the time to know our participants and our employees personally. We carefully match staff based on their skills, experience and personalities because we believe this leads to better outcomes for everyone.

Our management team has lived experience within the disability sector, giving us a genuine understanding of both participant needs and the important role our support workers play every day.

What We Offer

- Casual employment with prospect of permanency on successful completion of probation

- Base casual rate from $45.28 per hour, plus applicable allowances and penalty rates

- Pay reviews following probation based on demonstrated skills and experience

- Ongoing training and career development

- Opportunities for long-term employment

- A supportive management team that is available, approachable and understands the industry

- Performance and service incentives

- A friendly boutique office environment where you are known personally—not just another employee number

- Immediate start for suitable applicants

- A long-term position

About the Role





This is not an entry-level position.

You will provide one-on-one supports to people living with disability in their own homes and within the community.

Our participants have varying support needs, including personal care, manual handling, community access, medication assistance and complex supports.

Please note: ABCARE Disability Support does not provide Supported Independent Living (SIL). Our supports are delivered exclusively in participants' homes and the community.

The successful applicant will be confident working independently while maintaining regular communication with management and the broader team.

The role may include:

- Intensive personal care

- Community access

- Medication assistance

- Manual handling and hoisting

- Domestic assistance

- Complex support needs including enteral feeding, epilepsy support

- Documentation and progress notes

- Supporting participant goals

- Working within individual support plans and NDIS guidelines

Applicants should be physically capable of performing manual handling duties. A pre-employment medical assessment may be requested.

Essential Criteria

We're looking for someone who has:

- Demonstrated experience as a Disability Support Practitioner, Aged Care Worker or Enrolled/Registered Nurse

- Certificate III in Disability, Individual Support or Aged Care (or currently completing a relevant tertiary qualification)





- Experience providing personal care

- Manual handling and hoisting experience

- Medication administration experience

- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

- A genuine commitment to person-centred support

- Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, weekends and public holidays as required

- A desire to build long-term relationships with participants

- Ability to complete details accurate and objective progress notes and documentation

- Applicants must have unrestricted working rights within Australia

You will also require:

- NDIS Worker Screening Check

- Working With Children Check

- National Police Check (within the past 3 months)

- Current First Aid and CPR

- Current Driver Licence

- Registered and comprehensively insured vehicle

- Completion of NDIS Mandatory Training Modules

- NSW Driving History Report

- Access to a computer or laptop

Important Information

This position has been identified as female only due to the expressed preferences and support needs of our participants. This requirement is a genuine occupational qualification and is consistent with applicable anti-discrimination legislation.

Experience is Essential

Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applicants without previous disability support experience.

How to Apply

If you're looking for a provider where quality care matters, management knows your name, and your work is genuinely appreciated, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit non AI generated:

- Your current resume

- A cover letter addressing the essential criteria

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

To learn more about ABCARE Disability Support, visit:
https://abcaredisabilitysupport.net.au

📌 Disability Support Practitioner. Casual. Experienced (Newcastle)
🏢 ABCARE Disability Support
📍 Newcastle