Disability Support Worker Upper Hunter

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. 

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 maternity leave or 3 weeks paid parental pay. 
• 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 

• 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. 
• Part Time & Casual opportunities available 
• Preferably be able to work a Rotating roster including some weekends and sleep overs/active night & split shifts.  

Who we are? 

Newcastle Anglican is at the core of some of the most well-known businesses within Newcastle, Hunter, Central Coast & Mid North Coast organisations. Our service agencies include Anglican Care and Samaritans as well as Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation and 54 Anglican parishes. 

For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au.  

For further information please email our Talent Team at *******@newcastleanglican.org.au 

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.