Disability Support Worker (SIL).
Casual - NewcastleJob no: ******Employment type: CasualLocation: Newcastle, Maitland & HunterCategories: Disability, Mental HealthLife Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia.
We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, and people with mental illness.
We work with people who are homeless, refugees and asylum seekers.Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years.
This is an exciting chance to join our team and continue this mission.
Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life.
If you're passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants.
We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.About the RoleSupported Independent Living (SIL) is supporting people with disability in shared housing or in their own home, providing various supports including personal care and daily living assistance.




You can expect to work across a 24/7 roster.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide person-centred support to participants with mental health challenges, behaviours of concern, and complex support needsImplement and follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs)Assist with personal care activities, including bathing, toileting, dressing, and daily living tasksAdvocate for client choice, expression, and active engagement in their local communityThink outside the box and adapt to the preferences of each participantAvailability for sleepover shifts is essentialSkills & ExperienceStrong background in mental health supportAbility to implement positive behaviour support strategiesAn unrestricted New South Wales driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicleDemonstrated ability to use basic technology and software on a mobile and desktopA current First Aid Certificate, which includes the course HLTAID003 or HLTAID011Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.Pay rates starting from $***** (casual) as per the SCHADS AwardExperience the welcoming spirit of our Newcastle team, where community engagement is highly valuedEnjoy access to Fitness Passport and salary packaging on everyday living expenses (including mortgage, rent and bills)Advertised: 23 Oct **** AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 29 Nov *******:55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Sil). Casual - Newcastle
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 Newcastle