Disability Support Worker (Lifestyles). Permanent Part Time & Casual - Newcastle
Apply now Job no:. Employment type: Casual, Part Time. Location: Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter. Categories: Disability, Mental Health.
About the Role
We have opportunities to provide one-on-one lifestyle support to individuals with disabilities in their homes or the community, with travel between clients and working short, split shifts required. We also offer roles in our Day Program, which caters to the interests and abilities of our clients and often includes social outings, recreational and leisure activities whilst encouraging positive social participation and community integration. Shifts will be during daytime hours Monday to Sunday.
We have casual and permanent part time hours available, minimum 30 hours per fortnight.
Key Responsibilities
- Support clients with complex medical and behavioural needs requiring high-level daily care
- Implement behaviour support strategies aligned with individual support plans
- Facilitate inclusive community-based activities to promote social engagement
- Transport clients using a company van
- Assist with personal care (including toileting and showering), mobility, and manual handling
- Empower clients to find their strengths and promote independence
- Respond to changing routines and support needs in volatile environments
Skills & Experience
- An unrestricted New South Wales driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Demonstrated ability to use basic technology and software on a mobile and desktop
- A current First Aid Certificate, which includes the course HLTAID003 or HLTAID011
Successful candidates will be required to clear all state-based probity checks; including but not limited to a National Criminal History Record Check, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Pay rates starting from $34.58 (part-time) or $43.23 (casual)
- Do the work you love during daytime hours only - no overnight or late-night shifts
- Work in a range of settings, including clients’ homes, in the community and at our day program centre
About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, and people with mental illness. We work with people who are homeless, refugees and asylum seekers.
Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years. This is an exciting chance to join our team and continue this mission. Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life. If you’re passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts. Candidates with disabilities who require adjustments to the recruitment process or the application form in an alternate format can visit for information on our access and inclusion work and how to contact us directly.
Advertised: 25 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 07 Oct :55 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
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📌 Disability Support Worker. Casual - Newcastle
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 Newcastle City Council