Disability Support Worker Newcastle

18 hours ago

Newcastle New South Wales Australia Samaritans Full time $30,612 - $80,000 per year

About the Role 

This rewarding position within a positive, strengths based, and person-centred service will see you support individuals living with a disability to reach their potential and achieve their goals. 

  • Position available in Community Supports (hours between 6:00am-8:00pm + weekends) 
  • Positions available in SIL (availability across 24/7 roster)

Why work with us?  

Our team are the heart of what we do here at Samaritans. As part of the Samaritans team, you will have access to the following great benefits: 

  • Salary Package a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight. 
  • Career and development opportunities 
  • Up to 40% off on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools 
  • Flexible working options (let us work around your availability) 
  • 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave.
  • Give back to the community and the people we support. 
  • Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms) 
  • Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program  

What we're looking for 

  • You will support household activities, medical and health needs, attending community events/activities, personal care, meal management, transport, communication, and managing emotions and behaviours. 

 About you 

  • Certificate III Individual Support is desirable
  • Be open to having conversations & be a good listener, without judgement 
  • Show initiative & think outside the box 
  • Empower participants you support- 'Do With' not 'Do For' 
  • Complete a pre-employment medical, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check, First Aid and have a valid driver's licence. 
  • Limited Part-time & Casual opportunities available 
  • Preferably be able to work a Rotating roster including some weekends and sleep overs/active night & split shifts.  

How to apply:

Applications to be submitted online via the advertising platform, your application must include your CV and a 1-page cover letter addressing your experience and the essential criteria.

We encourage early applications. 


Who we are? 

Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans. 

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit   

For further information and to obtain a copy of the full position description, please email our Talent Team at  

To apply click Apply now  

Please include your cover letter addressing the essential criteria, and your resume. 

Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. 

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

No third-party applications please

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