Job Description

Disability Support Worker – Join Our Team!

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Employment Type: Casual SCHADS Level 2.1

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Are you passionate about supporting people with disability to live with independence, choice, and dignity?
n Do you value person‑centered, rights‑based practice and believe in empowering people to live the life they choose?

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

About the Role n

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

You will support people with: n

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- Daily living tasks such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, budgeting and shopping
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- Community access (appointments, social outings, training, volunteering, employment)
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- Implementing individual support plans and goal‑focused strategies
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- Medication administration, health plans, and positive behaviour support
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- Maintaining a safe, comfortable home environment
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- This role involves morning, afternoon, weekend and sleepover/active night shifts.
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Key Responsibilities nn
- Provide respectful, person‑centred and culturally safe support
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- Follow individual support plans, behaviour support plans,



and mealtime/healthcare plans
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- Maintain accurate documentation such as shift notes, incident reports and behaviour data
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- Uphold rights, privacy, consent, and safeguarding obligations
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- Work collaboratively with participants, families, clinicians, and team members
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- Promote independence, skills development and meaningful community participation
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What We’re Looking For (Essential Criteria) nn
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
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- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
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- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
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- Strong communication skills and ability to follow detailed plans
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- Confident supporting personal care, manual handling and mealtime assistance
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- Ability to stay calm and qualified during behavioural or emergency situations
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- Experience in SIL, ILO or similar disability support settings
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- Training in restrictive practices or Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
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- Strong written and verbal communication
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- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
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- Commitment to ongoing learning and quality improvement
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- Experience in disability support, community services or aged care
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Training & Development nn
- Medication competency
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- Infection control
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- Fire & emergency procedures
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- Regular supervision and debriefing opportunities
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Newcastle)
🏢 Morale Care
📍 Newcastle