Job Description
Support Worker - Newcastle, Maitland and Cessnock Community Supports - Casual
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Newcastle, New South Wales ****, Australia A$***** - A$*****
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Casual Temporary Entry to Intermediate
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Posted 01 Jul ****
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Description
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About the Role:
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As aSupport Worker,you'll help clients with disabilities build skills, confidence, and independence through engaging activities and in-home support.
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From cooking, music, and crafts to leisure sports and community outings, you'll play a vital role in enriching lives. Some shifts may include afternoons, evenings, and sleepovers.
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*** Female applicants are encouraged to apply, in line with the client's individual preferences and support needs.
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Flexible rostered hours
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SCHAD's Award Level 2Pay rates from$*****– $***** (base rate) or $***** - $***** (casual rate)
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Training and professional development opportunities
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Real job satisfaction—make a difference every day
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Salary packaging + meal/entertainment card (if eligible)
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Duties:
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Support clients with daily living and medical needs where required
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Encourage independence and skill-building through activities such as cooking, crafts, music,



sports, and reading
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Provide in-home and community-based support tailored to individual goals
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Build positive, respectful relationships with clients and their families
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Handle challenges with empathy, patience, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to actively support participants in a range of activities, including outdoor activities and swimming, with craft skills such as sewing and knitting highly regarded to align with current Community Supports activities.
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Skills and Experience:
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Robust communication and relationship-building skills
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Resilient, adaptable, and confident supporting people from diverse backgrounds
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Able to prioritise and problem-solve under pressure
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Flexible availability (shift work, weekends, public holidays, sleepovers)
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Confident using Microsoft Word and Outlook
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Current Australian Driver's Licence, Working With Children Check, and NSW NDIS Worker Screening Check
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Able to pass a National Criminal History Check
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Experience supporting high-needs disability clients
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📌 Support Worker - Newcastle, Maitland And Cessnock Community Supports - Casual
🏢 Rgit Australia
📍 Newcastle