At a Glance
- Tasks: Support clients with high needs, providing personal care and promoting independence.
- Company: Challenge Community Services, empowering lives since 1958.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rates, flexible shifts, ongoing training, and fitness passport access.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to community impact and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with high-needs clients and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36 - 39 $ per hour.
About the Role: We’re looking for compassionate and skilled Support Workers to join our Accommodation Services team. You’ll assist clients with high support needs, including those using wheelchairs and requiring medical support, helping them live with dignity and independence. The role involves personal care, daily living support, and promoting autonomy within shared living environments.
Pay rates: from $36.22– $39.53 (base rate) or $45.28 - $49.41 (casual rate)
Benefits:
- Flexible roster with shift work, weekends, public holidays & sleepovers
- Fitness Passport access for you & family (eligibility criteria applies)
- Ongoing training & professional development
- Safety and Wellbeing support via Sonder
Duties:
- Provide personal care and daily living support
- Assist with manual handling and use of aids
- Support clients with complex needs and medical requirements
- Foster independence and inclusion in shared living environments
- Build positive relationships with clients and families
- Manage challenging situations with empathy and professionalism
Skills and Experience:
- Experience supporting high-needs disability clients
- Confidence in manual handling and use of aids
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Flexibility for varied shifts and rostered work
- Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word & Outlook)
- Current Driver’s Licence, Working With Children Check, NSW NDIS Worker Screening Check, and National Police Check
- Access to a personal vehicle for work use, if required
- Certificate III or IV in Disability Support (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of NDIA processes
About Us: Since 1958, Challenge Community Services has been supporting people, strengthening communities and creating opportunities across regional New South Wales and South East Queensland. We provide disability services, foster care, allied health and social enterprise opportunities that empower people to live their best lives. Our work is driven by a simple belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to belong, grow and thrive. Every role at Challenge Community Services contributes to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities we support.
Support Worker – Coffs Harbour employer: Challenge Community Services
Challenge Community Services is an exceptional employer located in Maitland, NSW, dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening communities for over 65 years. With a supportive team culture that values expertise, employees enjoy benefits such as birthday leave, salary packaging options, and access to a Fitness Passport for themselves and their families. This role as a PSP Practice Specialist not only offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families but also provides ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a collaborative environment.
Contact Details:
Challenge Community Services Recruitment Team
