Join a Team That Makes a Difference!

Are you a passionate, reliable and enthusiastic Disability Support Worker who loves helping people achieve their goals, build independence and get involved in their community?

Hillebrand Shaw & Co is growing, and we're looking for amazing Casual Disability Support Workers to join our Community Access team!

We're a person-centred NDIS provider dedicated to empowering people with disability to live life on their own terms.

We believe support should be more than just showing up for a shift. It's about building genuine connections, encouraging independence, creating meaningful experiences and helping participants achieve the things that matter most to them.

About the Role

As a Community Access Support Worker, you'll provide individualised support to NDIS participants of varying ages, abilities and support needs.

No two days are the same! You might find yourself exploring the local community, supporting someone to develop a new skill, attending a sporting activity or helping a participant build their confidence and independence.

Your responsibilities may include:

- Supporting participants to access their community and engage in meaningful activities.
- Encouraging independence, choice and decision-making.
- Supporting participants to develop social skills, confidence and friendships.
- Assisting with everyday living skills, shopping, appointments and recreational activities.
- Supporting children, teenagers and adults with a range of disabilities and complex support needs.
- Implementing individualised support plans and positive behaviour support strategies.
- Building positive,



professional relationships with participants, families and stakeholders.
- Completing accurate shift notes, progress reports and incident documentation.
- Promoting dignity, respect, inclusion and participant choice at all times.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for people who are genuinely passionate about disability support and understand the importance of providing engaging, person-centred care.

Our ideal candidates will:

- Be friendly, approachable, patient and reliable.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be proactive, enthusiastic and confident working independently.
- Understand the importance of professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Be comfortable supporting participants with a variety of needs and behaviours of concern.
- Have a genuine interest in supporting participants to achieve their goals.
- Be flexible and willing to work across different shifts and locations.

Experience supporting children and young people, individuals living with dementia, autism, intellectual disabilities or complex behaviours is highly regarded.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain where appropriate:

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.




- Working With Children Check (NSW).
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
- Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
- Relevant qualifications in Disability, Individual Support, Community Services or equivalent experience.
- Ability to complete shift documentation and use digital reporting systems.

Why Join Hillebrand Shaw & Co?

A supportive team: Join a friendly, approachable management team that genuinely values its workers.

Meaningful work: Make a real difference in the lives of people with disability.

Flexible casual opportunities: Shifts that can work around your availability and lifestyle, subject to participant needs.

Variety: Support participants with different goals, interests and abilities.

Career development: Opportunities to build your skills, knowledge and experience within the disability sector.

A growing organisation: Be part of a team that values collaboration, quality support and positive participant outcomes.

Locations We're Recruiting Across

We are currently seeking Casual Community Access Support Workers across:

- Hunter Region – including Maitland, Cessnock and surrounding areas.
- Newcastle and surrounding suburbs.
- Lake Macquarie.
- Port Stephens.
- Central Coast.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're someone who brings energy, compassion, reliability and a genuine passion for supporting people with disability, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay: $36.22 – $57.37 per hour

Expected hours: 1.0 – 38.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Disability Support Worker (Newcastle)
🏢 Hillebrand Shaw
📍 Newcastle