Support Worker

24 hours ago

Newcastle, Australia Challenge Community Services Full time

**JOIN US - SHAPE LIVES - BUILD YOUR CAREER**

**About the Role**:
We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled **Support Worker** to join our Accommodation 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 living support, and promoting autonomy within shared living environments.

**Benefits**:

- ** SCHAD’s Award Level 2**Pay rates from **$34.58 - $37.73 (base rate) or $43.23 - $47.16 (casual rate)**:

- Salary packaging + meal/entertainment card (if eligible)
- Flexible roster with shift work, weekends, public holidays & sleepovers
- Option to purchase extra annual leave (if eligible)
- Fitness Passport access for you & family
- Ongoing training & professional development
- Annual flu vaccination

**Duties**:

- Provide personal care and daily living support
- Assist with manual handling and use of aids
- Support clients with complex needs and medical requirements
- Foster independence and inclusion in shared living environments
- Build positive relationships with clients and families
- Manage challenging situations with empathy and professionalism

**Skills and Experience**:
**Essential**:

- Experience supporting high-needs disability clients
- Confidence in manual handling and use of aids
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility for varied shifts and rostered work
- Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word & Outlook)
- Current Driver’s Licence, Working With Children Check, NSW NDIS Worker Screening Check, and National Police Check

**Desirable**:

- Certificate III or IV in Disability Support (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of NDIA processes

**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**

**Applications Close: 7th October 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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