Part-Time | 48 Hours per Fortnight | Newcastle Region
Help people with disability live meaningful, connected and fulfilling lives through person-centred support.
At Castle, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life of choice, independence and inclusion.
We're looking for a compassionate and resilient Disability Support Worker to join our Lifestyle and Community Supports team.
In this rewarding role, you'll support people with disability to achieve their goals, build independence and participate in their community.
Working with participants who have a range of support needs, including complex behaviours and high-support requirements, you'll deliver person-centred support that promotes wellbeing, inclusion and quality of life.
If you're passionate about making a difference and committed to providing high-quality support, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Castle?
Hourly rate of $***** - $*****, based on skills and experience
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability
Enjoy a supportive and collaborative team environment
Ongoing learning, training and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Diverse and rewarding work where no two days are the same
Be part of an organisation committed to inclusion and community impact
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, person-centred support aligned with participant goals and support plans
Support participants with personal care, mealtime management and daily living activities
Implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies and Behaviour Support Plans




Utilise de-escalation and redirection techniques when supporting participants with behaviours of concern
Support participants to access community activities, appointments and social opportunities
Assist participants to attend mainstream and allied health appointments
Promote participant choice, dignity, independence and inclusion at all times
Support medication administration in accordance with policies and training requirements
Monitor participant wellbeing and respond appropriately to changes or concerns
Complete accurate documentation, progress notes and incident reporting
Work collaboratively with families, allied health professionals and other stakeholders
Follow health management plans, risk assessments and organisational policies to ensure safe and effective support delivery
About You
You are passionate about supporting people with disability and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports that make a positive difference.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Experience supporting people with disability, including those with complex support needs
Experience implementing Behaviour Support Plans and supporting behaviours of concern
Robust communication and interpersonal skills
A calm, patient and resilient approach




The ability to adapt to changing situations and participant needs
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
Strong organisational and record-keeping skills
A genuine commitment to promoting inclusion, independence and participant choice
Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience
Experience supporting participants with complex support needs
Experience supporting participants with behaviours of concern
Experience implementing mealtime management plans and supporting participants with dysphagia
Knowledge of epilepsy management and emergency response procedures
Experience supporting medication administration requirements
Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
Current Working with Children Check
Current Australian Driver Licence
Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
Experience supporting participants with physical, intellectual, psychosocial disabilities or autism
Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and person-centred practice
Experience within community access, lifestyle support or disability support services
Experience supporting participants with complex communication needs
Castle is committed to building an inclusive workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and welcome requests for adjustments throughout the application process.
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📌 Disability Support Worker (New South Wales)
🏢 Castle Personnel
📍 New South Wales