Life Without Barriers
Disability Support Worker (SIL). Permanent Part Time & Casual - Newcastle
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Disability Support Worker (SIL). Permanent Part Time & Casual - Newcastle
About the Organisation
Life Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not-for-profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in over 500 communities across Australia. We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people, and those with mental illness. Our services also extend to people who are homeless, refugees, and asylum seekers.
Empowering people with disability to live life in their own way has been at the centre of our mission for over 25 years. We’re thrilled to invite passionate individuals to contribute to this ongoing work, supporting individuals with disability to exercise choice, control, and independence.
We strongly encourage underrepresented groups to apply, including:
- People of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background
- People living with disability
About the Role
This is a Supported Independent Living (SIL) role, providing 24/7 support for people with disability in shared housing or their own homes. Your work will involve, but is not limited to, managing personal care, assisting with daily living, and managing challenging behaviours.
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Critical Note: Availability for sleepover shifts is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Support clients facing mental health challenges, behaviours of concern, and complex needs
- Assist clients with:
- Bathing support
- Toileting assistance
- Dressing support
- Advocate for, and help clients exercise, their choice, expression, and active daily engagement
- Adapt support strategies and approaches to meet individual preferences and needs
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Strong background in mental health support
- Ability to implement positive behaviour support (PBS) strategies
- NSW unrestricted driver’s licence with access to a reliable vehicle
- Basic technical skills (proficient with mobile and desktop software)
- Current valid First Aid Certificate, meeting the requirements of HLTAID003 or HLTAID011
Successful applicants must also pass state-based probity checks, including:
- National Criminal History Record Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
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Benefits
- Competitive pay: starting from $34.58/hr (permanent) or $43.23/hr (casual) as per SCHADS Award
- Opportunities to thrive in a supportive team environment while contributing to meaningful community work
- Access to scratch-and-pay Fitness Passport membership
- Salary packaging available for living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, bills)
How to Apply
Submit: ✔ A single PDF document combining your CV and covering letter ✔ Click ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions
Access Adjustments: If you have a disability and require assistance with the recruitment process or alternative content formats, visit LWB Careers Access Page.
Enquiries: Contact Caprisse Reid via email: caprisse.reid@lwb.org.au for any further information.
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