Support Worker - Newcastle, Maitland and Cessnock Community Supports - Casual

Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia A$45.28 - A$49.41

Casual Temporary Entry to Intermediate

Posted 01 Jul 2026

Description

About the Role:

As aSupport Worker, you’ll help clients with disabilities build skills, confidence, and independence through engaging activities and in-home support.

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.
Female applicants are encouraged to apply, in line with the client’s individual preferences and support needs.
Flexible rostered hours
SCHAD’s Award Level 2 Pay rates from$36.22– $39.53 (base rate) or $45.28 - $49.41 (casual rate)
Training and career development prospects
Real job satisfaction—make a difference every day
Salary packaging + meal/entertainment card (if eligible)

Duties:
Support clients with daily living and medical needs where required
Encourage independence and skill-building through activities such as cooking, crafts, music, sports, and reading




Provide in-home and community-based support tailored to individual goals
Build positive, respectful relationships with clients and their families
Handle challenges with empathy, patience, and problem-solving skills
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.

Skills and Experience:
Solid communication and relationship-building skills
Resilient, adaptable, and confident supporting people from diverse backgrounds
Able to prioritise and problem-solve under pressure
Adaptable availability (shift work, weekends, public holidays, sleepovers)
Confident using Microsoft Word and Outlook
Current Australian Driver’s Licence, Working With Children Check, and NSW NDIS Worker Screening Check
Able to pass a National Criminal History Check
Experience supporting high-needs disability clients
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