Job Description

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

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

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Casual Temporary Entry to Intermediate

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Posted 01 Jul 2026

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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 2 Pay rates from$36.22– $39.53 (base rate) or $45.28 - $49.41 (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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