Support Worker

4 days ago

Newcastle, Australia New Horizons Full time

About the Role

Permanent Part time positions are offered on a Permanent Part time basis, allowing for a flexible work schedule that can accommodate various personal commitments and lifestyles. Working days are Monday to Sunday.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

- Providing support to improve independence by assisting with living skills, transport, social activities, medication, and personal care.

- Keeping customer records up to date using online systems.

- Developing and maintaining professional relationships with people, families, caregivers, and key stakeholders.

- Assisting in the development or implementation of care plans.

What You'll Need to Be Successful

You are punctual, friendly, non‑judgmental, empathetic, and compassionate. You are invested in providing the highest quality in disability services and are competent in working with people with a disability.

Requirements

- Appropriate certificate level qualification in Disability or Community Services/individual support or R equivalent relevant experience in the human services industry.

- Valid NSW Driver’s C class licence, with the ability to drive vehicles in licence class, including large cars and vans.

- Must be fit to undertake the physical requirements of customer support, including the capacity to lift 10 kilograms unassisted.

- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and other common systems.

Desirable

- Experience in disabilities, mental health conditions

- Advanced knowledge of services and programs under NDIS.

- Understanding of Person‑Centred Practices.

Benefits & Salary

- New Horizons pays above the award & penalty rates.

- Salary packaging of up to $15,900 in tax‑free pay, plus an entertainment card to package an additional $2,650.

- Access to flexible work arrangements and a purchased annual leave program with a bonus week of annual leave if you work 10 weekends in a calendar year.

- Reward programme that recognises your achievements.

- Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling services.

- Fitness Passport.

- Support in growing your career through mentoring and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply

If you can see yourself in this rewarding role, please apply via the link now – our application process is mobile‑friendly. Please note that as part of our employment checks, we will request a Police Check from the last 3 months, a NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC), and a NDIS Worker Screening Check. To help make the process speedy, we encourage you to have/apply for these checks upon application as there can be some delays in obtaining them through the relevant services.

Equal Opportunity

New Horizons values and celebrates diversity and encourages applications from all people. Our vision is to see happy, inclusive communities work together in collaborative and inclusive ways to create opportunity and improve quality of life. Our workforce proudly reflects the communities we connect with and support. New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land.

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