Disability Support Worker – Join Our Team!

Employment Type: Casual SCHADS Level 2.1

Are you passionate about supporting people with disability to live with independence, choice, and dignity?

Do you value person‑centered, rights‑based practice and believe in empowering people to live the life they choose?

We’re looking for compassionate and reliable Disability Support Workers to join our dedicated team.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide day‑to‑day support across Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes, Short Term Respite (STR), and Individualised Living Options (ILO).

Your role is vital in building capacity, safeguarding wellbeing, and supporting people to live meaningful, connected lives.

You will support people with:

- Personal care (showering, grooming, dressing, continence, menstrual care)

- Daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting and shopping

- Community access (appointments, social outings, training, volunteering, employment)

- Implementing individual support plans and goal‑focused strategies

- Medication administration, health plans, and positive behaviour support

- Maintaining a safe, comfortable home environment

This role involves morning, afternoon, weekend and sleepover/active night shifts.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide respectful, person‑centred and culturally safe support

- Follow individual support plans, behaviour support plans, and mealtime/healthcare plans





- Maintain accurate documentation such as shift notes, incident reports and behaviour data

- Uphold rights, privacy, consent, and safeguarding obligations

- Work collaboratively with participants, families, clinicians, and team members

- Promote independence, skills development and meaningful community participation

What We’re Looking For (Essential Criteria)

- NDIS Worker Screening Check

- Working With Children Check (WWCC)

- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate

- Current driver’s licence & reliable vehicle

- Strong communication skills and ability to follow detailed plans

- Confident supporting personal care, manual handling and mealtime assistance

- Ability to stay calm and skilled during behavioural or emergency situations

Desirable

- Experience in SIL, ILO or similar disability support settings

- Training in restrictive practices or Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)

- Strong written and verbal communication

- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

- Commitment to ongoing learning and quality improvement

- Experience in disability support, community services or aged care

Training & Development

We offer ongoing professional development, including:

- Medication competency

- Manual handling

- Infection control

- PBS & restrictive practices training

- Fire & emergency procedures

- Regular supervision and debriefing opportunities

📌 Disability Support Worker (Newcastle)
🏢 Morale Care
📍 Newcastle