The Royal Children's Hospital

Disability Support Worker

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $43.23 - $43.24/hr  •  Australia, CU (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

  • Disability Support Worker
  • Location - Mayfield, Waratah and surrounds
  • Casual
  • $43.23/hr
  • Are you passionate about inclusion? Do you believe everyone deserves to feel seen, supported, and empowered to live their best life?
  • If you’re driven to make a real impact in your community, we’d love you to consider joining Castle as a Disability Support Worker.
  • Why Join Castle?
  • For more than 30 years, Castle has been helping people with diverse abilities live full, connected and independent lives. We’re a purpose‑led, people‑first team that celebrates individuality, embraces diversity and works together to open real opportunities.
  • As part of our team, you’ll experience:
    • An Inclusive, Values‑Driven Culture - We celebrate the wins, stay positive, and support each other always.
    • A Supportive Team - You’ll work alongside passionate people dedicated to building opportunities for individuals with diverse abilities.
    • Purposeful Work Every Day - You’ll make a meaningful difference by empowering participants to grow their independence, confidence, and social and employment skills.
    • Flexibility - Casual hours within a supportive, well‑structured roster
  • About the role
  • As a Disability Support Worker, you’ll be an important part of someone’s journey toward independence and social connection.
  • You’ll mainly work across Newcastle and surrounds, with occasional shifts in the Lake Macquarie and Lower Hunter regions.
  • This role includes:
    • Supporting participants in daily routines, community access, and capacity‑building activities
    • Building practical life skills and supporting friendships and social participation
    • Assisting with job readiness career planning, workplace skills, and interview preparation
    • Creating safe, inclusive, and empowering environments where participants feel confident and in control
    • Working across a mix of 1:1 supports, small groups, and community‑based activities helping individuals connect, grow, and thrive.
  • What You’ll Bring
  • We welcome experienced support workers and people new to the industry. You’ll receive hands‑on training and ongoing guidance.
  • Preferred (but not essential):
    • Cert III in Community Services, Disability, Youth Work, or similar
    • Experience supporting people with a disability
    • Understanding of the NDIS and person‑centred practice
    • Strong attention to detail and confidence in maintaining accurate documentation
    • Flexibility to support participants across varied times and settings
  • Essential:
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
  • Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
  • Completion of the ‘Quality, Safety & You’ module from the NDIS Commission.
  • Valid driver’s licence and reliable private transport
  • Alignment with Castle’s Vision, Purpose, and Values
  • Ready to Apply?
  • If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you.
  • Please submit your current up to date resume. For more information, contact HR at castlerecruitment@castle.org.au
  • Castle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from people with disability, First Nations people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. We’re committed to accessibility in all our hiring processes please let us know if you require any adjustments or support. Castle’s services operate from the lands of the Darkinjung, Awabakal, Worimi and Wonnarua peoples. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live, and we pay our respects to Elders past and present
    • The Royal Children's Hospital

    About The Royal Children's Hospital

    The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

    We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

    With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

    We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

    When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

    In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    1,001-5,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Parkville, AU
    Year Founded
    Unknown
    Website
    org.au
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