Disability Support Worker Lifestyle Supports 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 opportunity 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 Access salary packaging benefits 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 Essential Requirements 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 Click Apply Now to submit your application. For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact the Castle HR Team at . 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. )
Employment Support Worker Internal Title: Disability Support Worker Part-Time $36.22/hr 40 hours per Fortnight Newcastle, Lake Mac and Maitland Regions Help people with disability build confidence, develop workplace skills and achieve meaningful employment outcomes. At Castle, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive through meaningful employment. We're looking for a passionate and proactive Disability Support Worker to support people with disability to build skills, confidence and independence in workplace and supported employment settings. You'll work alongside participants, providing hands-on coaching, encouragement and practical support to help them develop workplace skills, achieve their goals and reach their full potential. If you're someone who enjoys building genuine relationships, celebrating achievements and empowering others to succeed, we'd love to hear from you. Why Join Castle? Make a meaningful difference in the lives of others Part-time Monday to Friday roster Salary packaging benefits available Ongoing learning and development opportunities Supportive and collaborative team culture Employee Assistance Program (EAP) About the Role As an employment focus Disability Support Worker, you'll support people with disability to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to achieve their employment goals. Key responsibilities include: Providing person-centred support in supported employment and workplace settings Providing both workplace-based support and office-based employment services, including employment planning, job readiness activities, goal setting, resume development, progress documentation and capacity-building supports Coaching participants to build workplace skills and confidence Delivering practical on-the-job support and mentoring Encouraging inclusion, choice and active participation Supporting communication, organisation and workplace readiness skills Monitoring progress and maintaining accurate documentation Collaborating with participants, employers and key stakeholders Promoting safe work practices and positive employment outcomes About You You'll be passionate about helping others achieve their goals and committed to empowering people to reach their full potential. To be successful, you'll bring: Experience supporting people with disability or working in community, employment or vocational services Strong communication and relationship-building skills A patient, supportive and person-centred approach Strong organisational and administration skills Confidence using Microsoft Office programs A proactive, solutions-focused mindset A genuine commitment to inclusion and independence Essential Requirements Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or a related field, or demonstrated experience in disability support, employment services, community services or a similar role Current NDIS Worker Check and Working with Children Check Current Driver Licence Desirable Experience in coaching, mentoring, training or vocational support Understanding of employment pathways and workplace skill development Click Apply Now to submit your application. For a confidential conversation about the opportunity, please contact the Castle HR Team Castle is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. We're committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. Castle acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. )
