In-Demand community care worker Jobs in newcastle, nsw

Support Worker - Community Supports
Challenge Community Services —Newcastle NSW
- $34.58 - $47.16 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Cooking
3d
Care Worker - Garden Suburb
Uniting —Garden Suburb NSW
- Up to $34.59 an hour
- Part-time
2h
Specialised Carer - Home Care
HammondCare —Cardiff NSW
- $31.95 - $35.44 an hour
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- Research
- Employee assistance program
7d
Support Worker - Accommodation Services
Challenge Community Services —Boolaroo NSW
- $34.58 - $47.16 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office
8d
Personal Care Worker (Casual Role) - (Preferably w/ Car) - Kooragang, NSW
Santa Clara Home Care —Kooragang NSW
- $33 - $35 an hour
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Travel reimbursement
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3h
Optical Dispenser and Keyholder - Charlestown
Oscar Wylee —Charlestown NSW
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Retail sales
Quick Apply
Personal Care Worker (Casual Role) - (Preferably w/ Car) - Cardiff, NSW
Santa Clara Home Care —Cardiff NSW
- $33 - $35 an hour
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Travel reimbursement
Quick Apply
9d
Rehabilitation Consultant
Interact Injury Management —Kotara NSW
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Work from home
- Gym membership
Quick Apply
Employment Coach
Aruma —Newcastle NSW
- Day shift
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Travel reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
6d
Educator | Cardiff
Bluebird Early Education —Cardiff NSW
- Part-time
- Education
- First Aid Certification
- Employee discount
5d
Customer Service Officer (Sales)
Aruma —Warabrook NSW
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Data entry
- Employee assistance program
Social Worker Level 4 - Complex Care
NSW Health —New Lambton NSW
- $63.81 - $65.35 an hour
- Temporary
- Discharge planning
- Social Work
- Employee assistance program
9d
Early Childhood Teacher - St Nicholas Raymond Terrace
Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle —Raymond Terrace NSW
- $40.00 - $51.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Organisational skills
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply
12d
Mental Health Professional
NSW Health —Newcastle NSW
- $74,317 - $138,482 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance program
1d
Early Childhood Educators (Certificate III)
St Nicholas Early Education —Raymond Terrace NSW
- $29.52 - $31.50 an hour
- Temporary
- First Aid Certification
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Neuropsychologist - Telehealth & Community
CARED —Newcastle NSW
- $130 - $160 an hour
- Hybrid work
- Work from home
Residential Care - Youth Support Worker (ITC)
Allambi Care —Charlestown NSW
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- First Aid Certification
6d
Customer Experience Officer
Port Stephens Council —Raymond Terrace NSW
- $37.16 - $41.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Administrative experience
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
6d
REACH Family Support Worker
Allambi Care —Charlestown NSW
- Full-time
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
12d
Assistant Directors - Fletcher and Lochinvar
Catholic Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle —Fletcher NSW
- $38.14 - $51.50 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- Education
- First Aid Certification
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Quick Apply

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Support Worker - Community Supports

Challenge Community Services -
Newcastle NSW

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Job Details

Casual
$34.58 - $47.16 an hour
3 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Sewing
Microsoft Outlook
Certificate IV
Cooking
Certificate III
Driver Licence
Working with Children Check
Communication skills

Full Job Description

JOIN US - SHAPE LIVES - BUILD YOUR CAREER

About the Role:

As a Support Worker, you’ll help clients with disabilities build skills, confidence, and independence through engaging activities and in-home support.

From cooking, music, and crafts to leisure sports and community outings, you’ll play a vital role in enriching lives. Some shifts may include afternoons, evenings, and sleepovers.

Benefits:

SCHAD’s Award Level 2 Pay rates from $34.58 – $37.73 (base rate) or $43.23 - $47.16 (casual rate)
Flexible Working Hours
Fitness Passport access for you and your family (eligibility criteria applies)
Training and professional development opportunities
Annual flu vaccination
Real job satisfaction—make a difference every day

Duties:

Support clients with daily living and medical needs where required
Encourage independence and skill-building through activities such as cooking, crafts, music, sports, and reading
Provide in-home and community-based support tailored to individual goals
Build positive, respectful relationships with clients and their families
Handle challenges with empathy, patience, and problem-solving skills
Ability to actively support participants in a range of activities, including outdoor activities and swimming, with craft skills such as sewing and knitting highly regarded to align with current Community Supports activities.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Resilient, adaptable, and confident supporting people from diverse backgrounds
Able to prioritise and problem-solve under pressure
Flexible availability (shift work, weekends, public holidays, sleepovers)
Confident using Microsoft Word and Outlook
Current Australian Driver’s Licence, Working With Children Check, and NSW NDIS Worker Screening Check
Able to pass a National Criminal History Check
Experience supporting high-needs disability clients
Access to a personal vehicle for work use, if required

Desirable:

Certificate III or IV in Disability Support (or equivalent, desirable)
Understanding of NDIA processes (desirable)
Handy craft skills such as sewing, knitting, or crocheting (desirable)

About Us:

For over 65 years, Challenge Community Services has been empowering individuals and strengthening communities. We provide disability accommodation, foster care, allied health, and supported employment services – all with a focus on inclusion and respect.

How to apply

When applying, please ensure you include a cover letter, resume and address the key selection criteria as part of your application.

To apply and view the Position Description please click on the 'apply now' button below or visit our website: www.challengecommunity.org.au

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Brooke Sullivan

via email [email protected]

Closing Date - 14th June 2026

We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.

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community care worker jobs in newcastle, nsw

Support Worker - Community Supports

Care Worker - Garden Suburb

Specialised Carer - Home Care

Support Worker - Accommodation Services

Personal Care Worker (Casual Role) - (Preferably w/ Car) - Kooragang, NSW

Optical Dispenser and Keyholder - Charlestown

Personal Care Worker (Casual Role) - (Preferably w/ Car) - Cardiff, NSW

Rehabilitation Consultant

Employment Coach

Educator | Cardiff

Customer Service Officer (Sales)

Social Worker Level 4 - Complex Care

Early Childhood Teacher - St Nicholas Raymond Terrace

Mental Health Professional

Early Childhood Educators (Certificate III)

Neuropsychologist - Telehealth & Community

Residential Care - Youth Support Worker (ITC)

Customer Experience Officer

REACH Family Support Worker

Assistant Directors - Fletcher and Lochinvar

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