NEXTT is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to provide ongoing support to a participant in the Taree area living with a spinal cord injury.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is reliable, person-centred, and passionate about helping people achieve their goals while maintaining their independence and quality of life.
About the Role You will be providing individualised support to the participant in their home and within the community.
Duties may include:
- Personal care and assistance with daily living activities
- Bowel care and other complex personal care supports
- Pressure care and wound care
- Domestic assistance and household tasks
- Community access, including shopping, appointments, and social outings
- Medication prompting
- Supporting the participant to build independence and achieve their goals
- Providing companionship and developing a positive professional relationship
- Assisting with transportation to activities and appointments where required
- Supporting the participant with caring for and engaging with their children during visits
Available Shifts We are currently offering a variety of shifts, including:
- Morning shifts
- Afternoon shifts
- Evening shifts
- Inactive sleepover shifts
Pay Rates (SCHADS Award – Level 3.1 Casual)
- Monday to Friday: $35.15 per hour
- Afternoon Shift: $38.67 per hour
- Active Night Shift: $39.37 per hour
- Saturday: $49.21 per hour
- Sunday: $63.27 per hour
- Public Holiday: $77.33 per hour
What We're Looking For We are seeking Support Workers who are:
✔ Compassionate and participant-focused
✔ Reliable, professional, and committed
✔ Confident providing personal care and supporting participants with complex physical disabilities
✔ Comfortable assisting with bowel care, pressure care, and wound care
✔ Strong communicators with a positive attitude
✔ Able to work independently and as part of a team
✔ Hold a current driver's licence and have access to a reliable vehicle
Essential Requirements
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current Working With Children Check
- Current Australian Driver's Licence (P2 or Full Licence)
- Comprehensive Vehicle Insurance
- Completion of the NDIS Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
- Australian working rights
Why Join NEXTT? At NEXTT, we are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred supports that empower people to live life their way. We offer a supportive team environment, flexible work opportunities, ongoing training, and the chance to make a genuine difference in people's lives.
If you're a dedicated Support Worker with experience supporting participants with physical disabilities and complex care needs, we'd love to hear from you.
