Disability Support Worker (Part-time and casual opportunities available)

Join our team as a Disability Support Worker at one of our Supported Independent Living homes and/or in Community Access in Raymond Terrace, Maitland, Thornton and Cessnock.

• Are you a passionate member of our community who is looking to make a difference in the lives of others?

• Do you want hands-on training with an organisation that invests in YOUR development?

• Are you seeking a transition from Aged Care and eager to utilise your skills to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others?   

• We embrace work-life balance and are able to create a flexible roster that suits you! 

• We are seeking part-time and casual employees available across multiple locations including Maitland, Cessnock, Raymond Terrace & Newcastle.

Who are we?

Songbird is a modern disability services provider offering a range of NDIS supports across Newcastle, Maitland, the Central Coast, and the Hunter. We believe in safe, sustainable processes that have lasting, life-changing benefits. Our person-centered approach empowers individuals with a disability to lead their best lives by encouraging opportunities for involvement, choice, and accomplishment at home and within society. That’s the Songbird promise.

Supported Independent Living

As a SIL provider, Songbird offers disability accommodation and daily life assistance so that participants can achieve as much independence as possible. We provide 24/7 supported living homes throughout the Hunter region, including East Maitland, Maitland, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Cessnock, and beyond!

Who are you?

Are you:

• Reliable – can YOUR team depend on you to show up?

• Passionate?

• Energetic with a can-do attitude (must)?

• A team player?

• Looking for a career change where you can make a difference to our community?

•  A problem solver? No mountain is too big; you always find new ways to do things!

• A good communicator (with a sense of humour)?

Do you have?

• A Certificate III or higher in Disability, Individual Support or Aged Care, or be enrolled in your second year of study towards your higher qualification in a relevant field (required)

• 1 years’ experience within the Health, Care and/or Disability industry (required) (behaviours and mental health experience preferred)

• A Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (required)

• NDIS Worker Screen Check (required)

• Valid Australian Driver Licence (Red Provisional – minimum) (required)

Why work for us?

We:

• Career progression opportunities within our organisation - Invest in YOUR career today!

• Pride ourselves in our small worker to participant ratios.

• Provide opportunities to meaningfully engage with participants to promote their independence.

• Promote an engaging and supportive workplace.

• Focus on skills training and leadership development courses.