Support Worker

Permanent part-time & Casual Support Worker roles available.
- 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.**
- ** 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.This is meaningful work where your presence truly matters, backed by ongoing professional development and training to support your growth and open doors to future career opportunities.
- Make a real difference in people’s lives every day and be part of a purpose-driven, values-based organisation.
- Northcott offers a great range of employee benefits, including Perkbox, salary packaging, and discounted gym memberships to support your wellbeing in and out of work.

**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 work alongside clinical teams, families, and my peers to implement positive behaviour support strategies and create environments where each person feels respected, understood, and empowered.
- 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 on the hunt for friendly, passionate Support Workers. Whether you are just starting out or have got industry experience, If you bring enthusiasm and fresh ideas, we want you on our team.
- I see possibility and potential, not limitations.
- I am passionate about building confidence and independence in others.
- I will offer support that uplifts, not just assistance.
- I will bring a calm, curious, and consistent approach to your work.
- I recognise that learning looks different for everyone.
- I will take the time to listen deeply, respond thoughtfully, and adjust as needed.
- I will create spaces where people feel safe, respected, and genuinely valued.
- I am dependable, adaptable, and motivated to help others grow.
- I embrace diversity and understand the value of different perspectives.

As a Support Worker at Northcott, I will support people with disability to reach their goals—no matter the size. Whether it’s getting ready for a job, forming new friendships, or having more control over daily choices, I will be there every step of the way.

**Position Description**

**Why I Want This Role at Northcott?**

At Northcott, we believe in looking after the people who drive our organisation. That’s why we offer a range of fantastic employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth.
- ** Exclusive Discounts & Benefits** - Enjoy discounted health insurance, gym memberships, motor services and more.
- ** Salary Packaging** - Boost your take-home pay and save on tax with up to $15,900 annually. Enjoy the benefits of salary packaging—no matter where else you work.
- ** Perkbox** - Access everyday savings, discounts, and wellbeing resources — our way of supporting you beyond the pay packet.
- ** Family-Friendly Workplace** - Flexible support to help you balance home and work life.
- ** Learning & Career Growth** - Ongoing training, development, and opportunities to advance your career, with yo