Experienced Disability Support Worker – CASUAL POSITION with the opportunity for permanency in the future. 

ABCARE Disability Support continues to expand and with an increased demand for our high standard of care and support, we are very excited to invite you to join our team. 

Providing service in clients home and in the community, this is your chance to make a difference in someone’s life with a dedicated and personalised service provider.

ABCARE Disability Support are seeking to employ an experienced and dedicated support worker who is eager and flexible in availability. This extremely rewarding position can become permanent in the future for the right applicant. 

A boutique local business that is family owned and operated – growing a team that can provide individualised and client centered service. Management with lived experience, passion and understanding of this industry – who are available, supportive, passionate and provide a friendly work culture with rewarding outcomes.

ABCARE Disability Support is a NDIS registered provider offering a unique opportunity to join our vibrant disability support team as a CASUAL disability support worker. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• Competitive hourly rates
• Internal career development opportunities and training
• Allowances such as first aid, laundry, travel, broken shift and meal allowances when applicable. 
• A dedicated experienced and passionate management team who are available and ensure you feel part of an amazing team.
• At ABCARE Disability Support we pride ourselves on matching clients with staff who are suitably trained and experienced in the area required. 
• Immediate start available for suitable applicant

ABOUT THE ROLE:

You will be supporting individuals in their own homes, developing the clients’ daily living skills, providing community access, assisting with medication, supporting clients with complex needs, personal care, domestic, and other duties.

Note: This position may require heavy lifting and/or hoisting. Successful applicants may be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment. 

ABCARE Disability Support provide service in Newcastle, parts of Cessnock, Maitland and Lake Macquarie.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Proven experience working as a disability support practitioner or aged care/nursing. 
• NDIS Worker Screening 
• Current working with children and police check – this must be provided if interviewed.
• Valid Senior First Aid certificate and CPR.
• NSW drivers licence with your own registered and comprehensively insured vehicle. 
• Demonstrated experience supporting clients in a way that respects their rights, dignity, values, beliefs, and personal goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively resulting in a clear understanding of the client’s needs.
• Individual who is flexible and be able to work efficiently on a 1:1 capacity.
• Manual handling experience: supporting people who have limited mobility.
• Administering medications.
• Experience in providing personal care duties.
• Certificate III or higher in Disability, Individual Support or Aged Care OR be entering the second year into your higher qualification in a relevant field.
• Available to work flexibly across a 24/7 rotating roster, including inactive and active overnight shifts and split shifts when required. 
• Up to date with mandated Covid 19 vaccinations OR provide formal/authorised exemption.

The type of Disability Support Practitioner we want on the ABCARE team:

• Genuine compassion with understanding and patience to assist our clients. 
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• A high level of motivation
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Caring, positive and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work independently in a client’s home and in the community.
• Ability to apply understanding of ‘duty of care’, Ethical Practices and Human Rights framework when delivering services for individuals living with a disability. 

APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE NEED NOT APPLY.

Interested in this role and would like more information about ABCARE Disability Support? Please review our website:

ABCARE Disability Support | Disability Support in Newcastle

HOW TO APPLY?

If you have the skills, experience, and a passion to be part of a growing and successful team – we would love to hear from you. 

Please submit your resume including cover letter addressing the criteria with your application. Please include your availability in your letter.  When progressing with your application you will be required to provide two employment referees relevant to disability industry. 

Short listed applicants will be contacted.