Support Worker

1 day ago

Mudgee, Australia Challenge Community Services Full time

JOIN US - SHAPE LIVES - BUILD YOUR CAREER

About the Role

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

- Access to a personal vehicle for work use, if required

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 click on the 'apply now' button below or visit our website: www.challengecommunity.org.au

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Michelle Curry

via email michelle.curry@challengecommunity.org.au

Closing Date - 7th November 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.

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