Support Worker

Permanent part time and casual Support Worker roles on offer.
- Salary packaging & Employee benefits program available.

**Empowering independence. Building confidence. Creating possibility.**
- Permanent part-time stability with guaranteed minimum hours each fortnight with the flexibility to work across a variety of shifts including morning, afternoon, and weekends. Casual roles are also available.
- Staff benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, salary packaging and many other fantastic benefits.

**About Northcott**:
At Northcott, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live life their way. As a not-for-profit disability service provider, we support people with disability to explore possibilities, achieve goals, and live the life they choose.

With more than 90 years of experience and a strong presence across NSW, QLD and the ACT, Northcott is one of Australia’s largest and most trusted disability service organisations. Every year we provide people with a disability along with their families and carers, personalised and empowering support.

We are a registered NDIS provider employing more than 3,000 dedicated staff across metropolitan and regional locations.

**What I Will Be Doing**:
As a Support Worker working in an accommodation setting, i will support customers to live as independently and confidently as possible — helping them build daily living skills, stay healthy and safe, and stay connected to their community.
- I will support customers with personal care in a way that promotes dignity and independence. This could include showering, toileting, continence support.
- I will assist with safe manual handling using equipment such as hoists and transfer aids.
- I will follow individual care plans to support health needs, such as epilepsy and wound care.
- I will administer medication safely and accurately according to medication management plans.
- I will prepare and support mealtimes according to mealtime management plans.
- I will help customers maintain a clean and safe home environment, for example light cleaning, laundry, shopping.
- I will assist with community access, social inclusion, and everyday outings. I am comfortable behind the wheel and happy to help customers get where they need to go — or open to learning how to drive a wheelchair-accessible van.
- I will encourage and enable daily living skills to build confidence and independence.

**About You**:
Northcott is seeking friendly, welcoming Support Workers who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with a disability. Whether you’re just starting out in your career or have years of experience, we want someone who can bring enthusiasm and innovation to their work.
- You believe in potential—not limits.
- You will help create moments that build confidence and independence.
- You will offer encouragement, not just assistance.
- You show up with patience, curiosity, and consistency.
- You understand that learning happens in many forms.
- You will listen, learn, and adapt with each person you support.
- You create safe, respectful spaces where people feel seen and supported.
- You are adaptable, reliable, and always ready to encourage growth.
- You value diversity and see strength in difference.

As a Support Worker, you’ll walk alongside people with disability to achieve their goals big or small. Whether it’s preparing for a job, making new social connections, or simply having more choice in the everyday, you’ll be part of it.

**Position Description**

**Why I Want This Role at Northcott?**
- Northcott offers many fantastic employee benefits including Perkbox, discounted health insurance, gym membership, motor service offers and more
- Increase your take home pay and save on taxes with salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually.
- A family friendly workplace is offered, and support provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.
- Learning and career advancement opportunities and you will have your contributions valued.

**Diversity and Inclusion Statement