Casual Disability Support Workers | SIL & Community | Hawkesbury
Join a Trusted Not-for-Profit with 60 Years of Heart!
New Haven Farm Home are seeking reliable and committed Casual Disability Support Workers with flexible availability across a 24/7 roster (8 hour, 6 hour and 4 hour shifts).
Availability for active overnight shifts is highly desirable and applicants with strong overnight availability will be prioritised throughout the recruitment process.
SCHADS Award rates apply, including penalty rates, weekend rates, public holiday rates and applicable allowances.
Important: Please Consider Before Applying
All support workers are required to perform the full range of duties associated with the position and cannot opt out of specific tasks.
The Role
As a SIL Disability Support Worker, you will provide practical, personal and emotional support to people with disability to help them live as independently as possible.
This is a hands-on support role and all employees are required to complete all aspects of the position. Applicants must be willing and able to perform all duties listed below. This position is not suitable for applicants seeking to undertake only selected duties. Before applying, please ensure you are comfortable with:
- Personal care – including showering, toileting, dressing, shaving, brushing teeth and catheter care.
- Household tasks – including cooking, preparing meals and lunches, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens and common areas, washing, changing sheets
- Transporting clients to appointments and community activities using company vehicles.
- Community participation activities and engaging clients in meaningful activities that promote skill development and independence.
- Engaging in meaningful conversations and participating in client meetings.
- Administering medication strictly following company procedures and processes.
- Accurate documentation is a critical requirement of this role. All staff are required to complete detailed digital journal notes, incident reports, medication records, shift handovers and other documentation using our internal systems. Strong written communication and attention to detail are essential.
Specific duties for active overnight shifts (11:00pm – 7:00am):
- Active overnight shifts are awake shifts. Staff are required to remain awake for the full duration of the shift.
- Provide overnight monitoring and responsive support tailored to individual care plans.
- Assist with bedtime and early morning routines including but not limited to personal care, medication, dressing, cleaning of home and preparation for the following day, including planning and organisation.
- Respond to emergencies as per process and complete all documentation required whilst on shift.
- Complete administration tasks such as scanning, uploading and obsoleting documentation according to company policies and procedures.
What We’re Looking For
People who are reliable, resilient and genuinely committed to supporting people with disability. Successful applicants will be comfortable undertaking personal care, household duties, documentation requirements and active overnight shifts while maintaining a professional, person-centred approach.
Essential
- Flexible availability, including active overnight shifts, afternoon shifts and weekends.
- This role requires employees to be physically capable of assisting with personal care activities, standing and walking for extended periods, completing household tasks, supporting clients during community activities and responding appropriately during emergencies.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to complete accurate, detailed and professional written documentation.
- Confident computer skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- A current Australian Driver Licence.
- Full Australian working rights.
Highly Regarded
- You live locally, within a 40 minute commute.
- Previous experience in disability support, aged care or a related field.
- Relevant Certificate III, Certificate IV or other TAFE qualifications.
Required (or Willingness to Obtain)
- NSW NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Working with Children Check.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive onboarding – start with three paid buddy shifts across our homes, allowing you to meet clients and staff, learn our systems and build confidence before working independently.
- Flexible shifts available across our Freemans Reach and Richmond sites, including active overnights, afternoons, days, weekends and community participation. Most shifts are 8 hours with 6 hour and 4 hour shifts also required.
- Purpose-built homes with modern facilities, dedicated staff spaces and well-maintained work environments.
- 15-minute staff hand overs between shifts.
- Modern company vehicles provided for client transport.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Additional earning opportunities by opting in for our on-call overnight roster.
- A supportive, safety-focused culture with regular communication and an employee referral bonus program.
About New Haven Farm Home
At New Haven Farm Home we don’t just provide care, we create homes.
With 60 years of experience in the Hawkesbury, we are a trusted not-for-profit organisation supporting more than 40 residents to live their best lives and achieve their personal goals through person-centred care, skill development and community inclusion.
Ready to Join the New Haven Family?
If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability and are looking for a rewarding role with a supportive team, modern facilities and a workplace that values its people, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply Now.
To be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process, please complete all screening questions and attach an updated resume. Applications that have not completed the screening questions will not be considered.
Next steps:
- Apply now, upload your current resume and complete all screening questions
- If your application has been shortlisted, you will be contacted for a phone screening
- If successful, you will be sent a psychometric assessment which is required to be completed prior to a face-to-face interview.
- After the interview if successful, you will need to provide the contact details for two references who are people that have supervised or managed you in previous positions, including your most recent position. You will also be required to complete a pre-employment medical check which is arranged by New Haven Farm Home.
- Documentation is then sent for final approval. Once approved, buddy shifts will be scheduled and all onboarding documentation will be required, including your NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check, evidence of working rights, and First Aid and CPR certification.
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