At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide hands-on support and build genuine relationships with participants.
- Company: Nextt, a caring organisation focused on empowering individuals.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rates, flexible shifts, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours available; no need to work every day.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in someone's life every day.
- Qualifications: NDIS Worker Screening Check and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 36.81 - 36.81 $ per hour.
Make a Difference Where It Matters.
Are you a caring, dependable Disability Support Worker who takes pride in providing high-quality support and building genuine, respectful relationships?
Nextt is looking for passionate Support Workers to join our team in Cooranbong, providing one-on-one support to a male participant living with a spinal cord injury.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on support, is confident with physical care needs and wants to make a meaningful difference in someone's day-to-day life.
What You'll Be Doing
Every day is different, but your support may include
- Providing personal care and assistance with daily living
- Supporting with manual handling, including hoisting, transfers and repositioning
- Assisting with pressure care and maintaining comfort
- Supporting a participant with complex physical needs
- Bowel and catheter care, with willingness to learn essential
- Encouraging independence and supporting personal goals
- Providing companionship and building a positive, professional relationship
Experience with spinal cord injuries is highly regarded, while experience with traumatic brain injuries, personal care and pressure care is preferred but not essential.
Training and support can be provided for candidates willing to learn bowel and catheter care.
When You'll Work
We have a range of shifts available across Monday to Sunday
- Evening: 7:30pm-9:30pm
- Potential for additional hours
You don't need to be available seven days a week. We're looking for people who can offer reliable and consistent availability.
- What You'll Earn
- E3.1 Casual - In-Home and SIL
SCHADS Award rates (before tax incl cas. loading)
- Monday-Friday base: $36.81/hr
- Afternoon: $40.49/hr
- Active Night: $41.23/hr
- Saturday: $51.54/hr
- Public Holiday: $80.99/hr
- What You'll Need
To join Nextt, you'll need
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current Working With Children Check
- Current Australian Driver's Licence
- Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
- NDIS Orientation Module - Quality, Safety and You
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
Why Nextt?
At Nextt, we believe great support starts with trust, respect and genuine connection.
Our Support Workers play an important role in helping the people we support feel empowered, valued and in control of their own lives.
If you're someone who brings patience, reliability and a genuine desire to help others thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
Disability Support Worker - Cooranbong in Newcastle employer: Nextt
At Nextt, located in the vibrant Surry Hills, we pride ourselves on being a leading NDIS provider that champions person-centered support. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in our dynamic work culture, where collaboration and innovation thrive, especially as we embark on an exciting systems transformation with Salesforce. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a diverse and inclusive workplace that values every voice.
