High Salary: Support Worker

4 weeks ago

Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Challenge Community Services Full time
Overview

JOIN US - SHAPE LIVES - BUILD YOUR CAREER

As a Support Worker, you'll help clients with disabilities build skills, confidence, and independence through engaging activities and in-home support. From cooking, music, and crafts to leisure sports and community outings, you'll play a vital role in enriching lives. Some shifts may include afternoons, evenings, and sleepovers.

Benefits

- SCHAD's Award Level 2 Pay rates from $34.58 – $37.73 (base rate) or $43.23 - $47.16 (casual rate)
- Flexible rostered hours
- Fitness Passport access for you and your family
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Annual flu vaccination
- Real job satisfaction—make a difference every day

Duties

- Support clients with daily living and medical needs where required
- Encourage independence and skill-building through activities such as cooking, crafts, music, sports, and reading
- Provide in-home and community-based support tailored to individual goals
- Build positive, respectful relationships with clients and their families
- Handle challenges with empathy, patience, and problem-solving skills

Skills and Experience

Essential:

- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Resilient, adaptable, and confident supporting people from diverse backgrounds
- Able to prioritise and problem-solve under pressure
- Flexible availability (shift work, weekends, public holidays, sleepovers)
- Confident using Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Current Australian Driver's Licence, Working With Children Check, and NSW NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Able to pass a National Criminal History Check
- Experience supporting high-needs disability clients

Desirable:

- Certificate III or IV in Disability Support (or equivalent, desirable)
- Understanding of NDIA processes (desirable)
- Handy craft skills such as sewing, knitting, or crocheting (desirable)

About Us

For over 65 years, Challenge Community Services has been empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We provide disability accommodation, foster care, allied health, and supported employment services – all with a focus on inclusion and respect.

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 visit www.challengecommunity.org.au or click the 'apply now' button below.

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Emma Lakeman via email emma.lakeman@challengecommunity.org.au

Closing Date - 26th September 2025

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay our respects to their elders past and present.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Community/Disability Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Advantage Healthcare Support Nursing Agency Full time

    OverviewCommunity/Disability Support WorkerRequirements- Fluent in English.- A current full Australian driver's license and own car.- Comprehensive Car Insurance.- NDIS Workers Screening Check (Service NSW).- Valid First Aid & CPR Certificate.- Working with Children Check (WWCC).- Experienced in Manual Handling, challenging behaviours, and other high-care...

  • Female Disability Support Workers in a 24/7 Roster in Tweed Heads. Copy High Salary

    3 weeks ago

    Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Right at Home Full time

    Female Disability Support Workers in a 24/7 Roster in Tweed Heads. CopyFemale Disability Support Workers – Potential 24/7 Roster | Tweed HeadsEmployment Type:Casual (Roster-based)Sector:NDIS – In-Home SupportLocation:Tweed Heads, NSWMake a Meaningful Difference Every DayAre you a compassionate and reliable individual looking to positively impact...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Challenge Community Services Full time $3,458 - $37,473 per year

    JOIN US - SHAPE LIVES - BUILD YOUR CAREERAbout the Role:We're looking for a compassionate and skilled Support Worker to join our Drop In Supports Services team. You'll assist clients with high support needs, including those using wheelchairs and requiring medical support, helping them live with dignity and independence.The role involves personal care, daily...

  • Support Worker-Gunnedah

    1 week ago

    Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Aruma Full time $45,000 - $65,000 per year

    Support Workers | Gunnedah Home and Living ServicesAbout the Role:You are a highly motivated and compassionate Support Worker with full and flexible availability to work across a 24/7 rotating roster that includes sleepovers, active nights, weekends, and public holidays. Join our team in a casual capacity, with the potential to move to a permanent part time...

  • Support Worker

    2 weeks ago

    Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Northcott Full time $50,000 - $70,000 per year

    Casual Support Worker positions available in Tamworth.Salary packaging & Employee benefits program available.90% of Northcott staff agreed they enjoy the kind of work they do.Be the difference in someone's every day.Casual Support Worker positions are available across accommodation and community, with varied shift times that support work-life balance and...

  • Disability Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Kirinari Community Services Full time

    BenefitsOpportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and weekend work Excellent salary benefits including Salary Packaging to boost take home pay for Full/Part-time employees (up to $18,550pa).Annual Leave up to 5 weeks (FT/PT)Hands-on buddy shifts and induction training Opportunities to upskill, develop and progress within the...

  • Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Anglicare Full time

    Support Worker - Out of Home Care page is loaded## Support Worker - Out of Home Carelocations: Anglicare Narrabri Office, Narrabri: Anglicare Tamworth Office, Tamworthtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 10, 2025 (29 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR4511**Transform lives, every single...

  • Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Anglicare Full time

    Support Worker - Out of Home Care page is loaded## Support Worker - Out of Home Carelocations: Anglicare Narrabri Office, Narrabri: Anglicare Tamworth Office, Tamworthtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 10, 2025 (29 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR4511**Transform lives, every single...

  • Disability Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Kirinari Community Services Full time

    Benefits Opportunity to increase income through extra hours, overnight shifts and weekend work Excellent salary benefits including Salary Packaging to boost take home pay for Full/Part-time employees (up to $18,550pa).Annual Leave up to 5 weeks (FT/PT)Hands-on buddy shifts and induction training Opportunities to upskill, develop and progress within the...

  • Support Worker

    4 days ago

    Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia Aruma Full time $70,000 - $120,000 per year

    Support Worker - Home & Living (Casual) | TamworthBring Your Heart to WorkAre you passionate about making a real difference? Join a team that's bold, values-driven, and committed to empowering people to live their best lives. As a Support Worker in a Home & Living environment, you'll be part of something bigger—a movement that champions inclusion,...