Part-Time | 48 Hours per Fortnight | Newcastle Region

Help people with disability live meaningful, connected and fulfilling lives through person-centred support.

At Castle, we believe everyone deserves the prospect to live a life of choice, independence and inclusion. We’re looking for a compassionate and resilient Disability Support Worker to join our Lifestyle and Community Supports team.

In this rewarding role, you’ll support people with disability to achieve their goals, build independence and participate in their community. Working with participants who have a range of support needs, including complex behaviours and high-support requirements, you’ll deliver person-centred support that promotes wellbeing, inclusion and quality of life.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and committed to providing high-quality support, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Castle?

Hourly rate of $36.22 - $39.53, based on skills and experience

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability

Enjoy a supportive and collaborative team environment

Ongoing learning, training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Diverse and rewarding work where no two days are the same

Be part of an organisation committed to inclusion and community impact

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, person-centred support aligned with participant goals and support plans

Support participants with personal care, mealtime management and daily living activities

Implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies and Behaviour Support Plans





Utilise de-escalation and redirection techniques when supporting participants with behaviours of concern

Support participants to access community activities, appointments and social opportunities

Assist participants to attend mainstream and allied health appointments

Promote participant choice, dignity, independence and inclusion at all times

Support medication administration in accordance with policies and training requirements

Monitor participant wellbeing and respond appropriately to changes or concerns

Complete accurate documentation, progress notes and incident reporting

Work collaboratively with families, allied health professionals and other stakeholders

Follow health management plans, risk assessments and organisational policies to ensure safe and effective support delivery

About You You are passionate about supporting people with disability and committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports that make a positive difference.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Experience supporting people with disability, including those with complex support needs

Experience implementing Behaviour Support Plans and supporting behaviours of concern

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

A calm, patient and resilient approach





The ability to adapt to changing situations and participant needs

Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills

Strong organisational and record-keeping skills

A genuine commitment to promoting inclusion, independence and participant choice

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or a related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience

Experience supporting participants with complex support needs

Experience supporting participants with behaviours of concern

Experience implementing mealtime management plans and supporting participants with dysphagia

Knowledge of epilepsy management and emergency response procedures

Experience supporting medication administration requirements

Current NDIS Worker Screening Check

Current Working with Children Check

Current Australian Driver Licence

Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain)

Experience supporting participants with physical, intellectual, psychosocial disabilities or autism

Understanding of Positive Behaviour Support and person-centred practice

Experience within community access, lifestyle support or disability support services

Experience supporting participants with complex communication needs

Castle is committed to building an inclusive workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and welcome requests for adjustments throughout the application process.

📌 Disability Support Worker (Newcastle)
🏢 Castle Personnel
📍 Newcastle