Disability Support Worker & Youth Workers 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 needsPromoting 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 qualified in challenging situations

Flexibility to work across various shift types

A reliable and proactive approach to care and support

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

📌 Disability Support Worker (Newcastle)
🏢 Healthcare Australia
📍 Newcastle