Challenge Community Services
Support Worker - Community Supports Newcastle, Maitland and Cessnock - Casual Ro
Challenge Community Services, Florida, New York, United States
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About the Role:
As a
Support Worker , you’ll help clients with disabilities build skills, confidence, and independence through engaging activities and in-home support.
From cooking, music, and crafts to leisure sports and community outings, you’ll play a vital role in enriching lives. Some shifts may include afternoons, evenings, and sleepovers.
Benefits:
SCHAD’s Award Level 2
Pay rates from
$34.58 – $37.73 (base rate) or $43.23 - $47.16 (casual rate)
Flexible rostered hours
Fitness Passport access for you and your family (eligibility criteria applies)
Training and professional development opportunities
Annual flu vaccination
Real job satisfaction—make a difference every day
Duties:
Support clients with daily living and medical needs where required
ourage independence and skill-building through activities such as cooking, crafts, music, sports, and reading
Provide in-home and community-based support tailored to individual goals
Build positive, respectful relationships with clients and their families
Handle challenges with empathy, patience, and problem-solving skills
Skills and Experience: Essential:
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Resilient, adaptable, and confident supporting people from diverse backgrounds
Able to prioritise and problem-solve under pressure
Flexible availability (shift work, weekends, public holidays, sleepovers)
Confident using Microsoft Word and Outlook
Current Australian Driver’s Licence, Working With Children Check, and NSW NDIS Worker Screening Check
Able to pass a National Criminal History Check
Experience supporting high-needs disability clients
Access to a personal vehicle for work use, if required
Desirable:
Certificate III or IV in Disability Support (or equivalent, desirable)
Understanding of NDIA processes (desirable)
Handy craft skills such as sewing, knitting, or crocheting (desirable)
About Us: For over 65 years, Challenge Community Services has been empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We provide disability accommodation, foster care, allied health, and supported employment services – all with a focus on inclusion and respect.
How to apply: When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application.
To apply and view the Position Description please click on the 'apply now' button below or visit our website: www.challengecommunity.org.au
Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting James Crew
via email james.crew@challengecommunity.org.au
Closing Date - 23rd January 2026
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.
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As a
Support Worker , you’ll help clients with disabilities build skills, confidence, and independence through engaging activities and in-home support.
From cooking, music, and crafts to leisure sports and community outings, you’ll play a vital role in enriching lives. Some shifts may include afternoons, evenings, and sleepovers.
Benefits:
SCHAD’s Award Level 2
Pay rates from
$34.58 – $37.73 (base rate) or $43.23 - $47.16 (casual rate)
Flexible rostered hours
Fitness Passport access for you and your family (eligibility criteria applies)
Training and professional development opportunities
Annual flu vaccination
Real job satisfaction—make a difference every day
Duties:
Support clients with daily living and medical needs where required
ourage independence and skill-building through activities such as cooking, crafts, music, sports, and reading
Provide in-home and community-based support tailored to individual goals
Build positive, respectful relationships with clients and their families
Handle challenges with empathy, patience, and problem-solving skills
Skills and Experience: Essential:
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Resilient, adaptable, and confident supporting people from diverse backgrounds
Able to prioritise and problem-solve under pressure
Flexible availability (shift work, weekends, public holidays, sleepovers)
Confident using Microsoft Word and Outlook
Current Australian Driver’s Licence, Working With Children Check, and NSW NDIS Worker Screening Check
Able to pass a National Criminal History Check
Experience supporting high-needs disability clients
Access to a personal vehicle for work use, if required
Desirable:
Certificate III or IV in Disability Support (or equivalent, desirable)
Understanding of NDIA processes (desirable)
Handy craft skills such as sewing, knitting, or crocheting (desirable)
About Us: For over 65 years, Challenge Community Services has been empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We provide disability accommodation, foster care, allied health, and supported employment services – all with a focus on inclusion and respect.
How to apply: When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application.
To apply and view the Position Description please click on the 'apply now' button below or visit our website: www.challengecommunity.org.au
Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting James Crew
via email james.crew@challengecommunity.org.au
Closing Date - 23rd January 2026
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.
#J-18808-Ljbffr