Healthcare Australia (HCA), Australia's leading healthcare workforce provider, is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers and Youth Workers to join our growing agency team across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens, Central Coast and surrounding regions.

Support people living with disability and young people in residential, community, SIL (Supported Independent Living), youth residential and outreach settings while enjoying the flexibility to choose shifts that fit your lifestyle. We offer ongoing opportunities, including day, afternoon, night, weekend and sleepover shifts.

Why Join Healthcare Australia?

- Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle and availability
- Competitive agency rates with weekly pay
- QuickPay available on eligible shifts
- Ongoing opportunities across disability and youth services
- Sleepover, active night and weekend shifts available
- Manage shifts easily through the eHCA app
- Work with leading disability and community service providers
- Referral bonuses and employee reward programs
- Dedicated 24/7 support from our operations team
- Opportunities to gain experience across multiple settings

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker or Youth Worker, you will provide person-centred support to participants and young people, helping them build independence, achieve their goals and maintain positive daily routines.

Responsibilities may include:

- Providing daily living and personal care support
- Supporting participants within SIL and community settings
- Assisting with social, recreational and community activities
- Supporting behavioural, emotional and wellbeing needs
- Promoting independence,



choice and inclusion
- Transporting participants to appointments and activities
- Completing accurate progress notes and documentation
- Working alongside families, case managers and support teams
- Supporting young people in residential and community-based care environments

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Experience working in disability support, youth work, community services or residential care
- A passion for supporting people to achieve positive outcomes
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
- Flexibility to work across various shift types
- A reliable and proactive approach to care and support

Essential Requirements

- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Community Services, Youth Work, Disability, Mental Health or equivalent
- Minimum 6 months' experience in disability support, youth work or community services
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current NSW Working With Children Check
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
- Current National Police Check
- Valid Driver's Licence and willingness to transport participants
- Availability for sleepover and weekend shifts highly regarded
- Full Australian working rights

Apply Now

Looking for versatile, rewarding agency work in Newcastle?

Join Healthcare Australia and access ongoing Disability Support Worker and Youth Worker opportunities across Newcastle's leading disability and community service providers while enjoying the flexibility, support and earning potential you deserve.

Apply today and start choosing shifts that work for you.

📌 Disability Support Worker & Youth Workers (Newcastle)
🏢 Healthcare Australia
📍 Newcastle