Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Challenge Community Services Full time
Support Worker - Tamworth Community Supports Casual Role Available

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Challenge Community Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

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Our Community Supports Services are designed to help our clients live the life they deserve. These centers offer a welcoming space where clients can enjoy activities, engage with the community, and develop essential life skills and confidence.

Our programs cater to individuals with a wide range of support needs, including those who use wheelchairs and other aids. We also offer additional support for our clients' medical and care needs.

Clients may attend our Community Supports Programs on weekdays or join community participation activities on weekends, tailored to their individual levels of disability and goals.

Our support workers engage with clients to develop skills through activities such as cooking, music, crafts, leisure sports, reading, singing, and much more.

About The Role

The role of a Support Worker in our Community Supports Services is to support clients with disabilities, focusing on skill development and enriching their lives through engaging, creative activities. Additionally, this role may involve providing in-home support for clients, which could require working afternoon and night shifts.

About You

  • Confident in engaging with clients effectively, building positive relationships, and supporting their unique needs.
  • Resilient and self-assured, able to work with clients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Skilled in prioritizing tasks and demonstrating problem-solving abilities.
  • Flexible, with availability for shift work, sleepovers, weekends, and public holidays.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook.
  • Holder of a valid Australian Driver's License, Working With Children Check, and NSW NDIS Workers Screening Check.
  • Able to pass a National Criminal History Check.
  • Experience with high-needs Disability clients
  • Certificate III or IV in Disability Support or equivalent (desirable)
  • Demonstrated understanding of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) processes (desirable)
  • Handy craft skills (sewing, knitting, crocheting) - desirable

Why You'll Love Working With Us
  • Schad's Award Level 2 pay rates based on experience and qualifications
  • Flexible working hours
  • Training and development opportunities.
  • Annual Flu Vaccination.
  • Fitness Passport: access for you and your family to multiple facilities through the Fitness Passport program
  • Job Satisfaction: make a difference in the lives of others

How To Apply

When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application.

To apply and view the Position Description please click on the 'apply now' button below or visit our website: www.challengecommunity.org.au

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Emma Lakeman

via email emma.lakeman@challengecommunity.org.au

Closing Date - 14th August 2025

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.Seniority level
  • Seniority levelNot Applicable
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionOther
  • IndustriesNon-profit Organizations

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