Make a meaningful difference with Nextt! At Nextt, we’re passionate about supporting people with disability to live with dignity, independence and choice.
We’re seeking compassionate, reliable and experienced Disability Support Workers to provide high-quality in-home support to a participant with a spinal cord injury (SCI).
If you’re confident with personal care, clinical support and manual handling, and you’re committed to delivering secure, person-centred support, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
You’ll provide practical and personal support to help the participant maintain their daily routines, comfort and independence at home and in the community.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing personal care while maintaining dignity and privacy
- Assisting with bowel care and catheter management
- Performing safe hoist transfers and manual handling
- Supporting meal preparation and daily living activities
- Assisting with community access and participation
- Providing inactive overnight support, including sleepover shifts
- Monitoring wellbeing and following individual support plans and procedures
- Building a respectful, consistent and supportive relationship with the participant
Available Shifts
- Morning: 7:30 am – 10:30 am
- Midday: 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
- Evening: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
- Late evening: 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm
- Inactive overnight: Sleepover
- Morning support: 6:30 am – 10:30 am
Important:
Applicants must be available to work 1–2 sleepover shifts per week. Flexibility and reliability across the roster are essential.
Pay Rates
- Base hourly rate: $36.81
- Afternoon shift: $40.49 per hour
- Active night shift: $41.23 per hour
- Saturday: $51.54 per hour
- Sunday: $66.26 per hour
- Public holiday: $80.99 per hour
What You’ll Need
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- Completed NDIS Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You
- Current, valid Australian Driver’s Licence
- Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
- Relevant disability support experience
- Experience or demonstrated competency in personal care, bowel care and catheter management
- Confidence with hoist transfers and manual handling
- The ability to provide safe, respectful and person-centred support
- Availability for 1–2 sleepover shifts per week
Experience supporting people with spinal cord injuries or complex physical support needs will be highly regarded.
Why Join Nextt?
At Nextt, we believe great support starts with great people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference by helping a participant maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re an experienced Disability Support Worker who is confident with complex physical support and available for regular shifts, we’d love to hear from you.
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📌 Disability Support Worker - Lake Haven (Newcastle)
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