Join our dynamic organisation, Westhaven, and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities. We’re dedicated to creating positive change and fostering meaningful connections through personalised support, and we’re looking for passionate people to join our team.
What We’re Looking For
We value a mix of formal training and hands-on experience. To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:
A Certificate IV in Disability Services, Community Services, or Individual Support. Please note this training is advantageous, but not a requirement.
Relevant experience in a care or support role. We particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience, and those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
You will also have:
A current NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive.
A valid First Aid & CPR Certificate.
A paid Working with Children Check (WWCC).
A National Disability Insurance Scheme Workers Check (NDISWC).
Willingness to consent to being listed on the Residential Care Workers Register (RCWR).
Availability to work across a 24/7 roster.
A Day in the Life of a Support Worker
As a Support Worker, you’ll provide essential care and support, helping children and young people with daily living skills, attending appointments and social activities, and completing daily case notes, incident reports, and administrative tasks.
What’s on offer:
Competitive base rate of $34.58 to $37.73 per hour + casual loadings and shift loadings as per SCHADS Award (Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010) and Super (12%)
First Aid certificate compliance allowance (pro-rata)
Tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 per year (pro-rata)
Enjoy a tax-free meal and entertainment card up to $2,650 per year (pro-rata)
Exclusive employee discounts for permanent staff members including automotive discounts, pharmacy discounts and fitness passport.
Innovative work environment: Career pathway into a team leader role
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
About Westhaven
Westhaven is the provider of choice for disability support services across regional NSW. We provide client-centric, high-quality programs that offer whole-of-life support, enabling choice and control so our clients can live the life they choose. We are passionate about social justice and committed to being an EEO employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island heritage and people with lived experience of disability.
How To Apply
Ready to make a difference? Apply now by submitting your application before the closing date of 19th October 2025.
For more information or a confidential chat, please contact the People and Culture team at careers@westhaven.org.au
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