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:
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
Strong communication skills and ability to follow detailed plans
Confident supporting personal care, manual handling and mealtime assistance
Ability to stay calm and professional during behavioural or emergency situations
Experience in SIL, ILO or similar disability support settings
Training in restrictive practices or Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
Robust 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
Medication competency
Infection control
Fire & emergency procedures
Regular supervision and debriefing opportunities
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Newcastle)
🏢 Morale Care
📍 Newcastle