Disability Support Worker

2 days ago


Newcastle NSW, Australia Flourishing Lives Disability Services Full time $43,000 - $70,000 per year

Flourishing Lives Disability Services (FLDS)

Casual Disability Support Worker

Empower. Support. Flourish.

About Us

At Flourishing Lives Disability Services (FLDS), honesty and ethics are at the heart of everything we do. We're a boutique disability support provider committed to empowering our participants and creating a workplace where support workers feel respected, valued, and supported to thrive.

We deliver a wide range of NDIS supports including:

  • Supported Independent Living (SIL)
  • Individualised Living Options (ILO)
  • Community Access
  • In-Home Supports
  • Travel and Transport Assistance

We celebrate individuality in both our staff and participants and aim to build long-term, meaningful relationships based on trust, consistency, and shared values.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker at FLDS, you'll work alongside participants to enhance their independence, dignity, and connection to the community. This is a casual role, with flexible hours across a variety of support types and settings.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Supported Living (SIL & ILO): Providing day-to-day assistance, personal care, medication prompts, and building independent living skills.
  • Community Access: Supporting social engagement, recreational outings, or appointments in the community.
  • In-Home Support: Assisting with domestic duties like meal prep, cleaning, and personal care in the participant's home.
  • Travel Supports: Transporting participants safely to activities, appointments, or events using your own reliable vehicle.

As we grow, we continue to match staff with participants who align with their values, personalities, and interests. We believe support should feel natural, not forced.

About You

You're compassionate, reliable, and ethically driven. You take pride in your work, value doing things properly, and genuinely enjoy building strong connections with the people you support.

You're someone who:

  • Understands the importance of choice and control in a participant's life, as well as your duty to duty of care.
  • Communicates clearly and respectfully.
  • Enjoys being part of a team that values laughter, learning, and communication.
  • Wants to grow in a meaningful role, not just clock in and out.

Essential Criteria (or willingness to obtain prior to commencing)

  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • Current First Aid & CPR
  • National Police Check
  • Valid Australian driver's licence
  • Reliable, well-maintained vehicle with comprehensive insurance
  • Completion of NDIS Orientation Modules

Highly Regarded (but not essential, apply anyway)

  • Certificate III or IV in Disability, Community Services or similar
  • Experience in SIL, ILO, or high needs in-home care
  • Confidence supporting people with autism, intellectual disability, or psychosocial disability
  • Manual handling experience such as hoist use
  • Experience with or knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support and restrictive practices
  • Knowledge of communication aids such as Key Word Sign
  • Flexibility to work across varied shifts, including overnights, weekends, and short notice shifts

Why Join FLDS?

  • Supportive and person-focused leadership team
  • Opportunities for career growth and further training
  • Flexible shift patterns to suit your lifestyle
  • Inclusive and welcoming workplace where authenticity is celebrated
  • Possibility of transitioning to permanent part-time for the right people
  • We pair you with participants whose personalities and interests match your own
  • We value lived experience, diverse backgrounds, and staff who are passionate about making a difference

Have a passion you'd love to share with a participant? Tell us We believe good support is about real connection.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about empowering people with disability and want to be part of a team that genuinely cares, you belong here.

Apply now with your resume and cover letter

Alternatively, email:

Questions? Contact us at or call

We actively welcome applicants of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. At FLDS, we support people to flourish, and that includes our staff.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: From $43.23 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 25 per week

Benefits:

  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program

Licence/Certification:

  • Working with Children Check (Preferred)
  • NDIS Workers Clearance (Preferred)
  • First Aid Certification (Preferred)
  • CPR Certification (Preferred)
  • Police Check (Preferred)
  • NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

  • Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person



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