Employment Support Worker

Internal Title: Disability Support Worker

Part-Time $36.22/hr 40 hours per Fortnight Newcastle, Lake Mac and Maitland Regions

Help people with disability build confidence, develop workplace skills and achieve meaningful employment outcomes.

At Castle, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive through meaningful employment. We're looking for a passionate and proactive Disability Support Worker to support people with disability to build skills, confidence and independence in workplace and supported employment settings.

You'll work alongside participants, providing hands-on coaching, encouragement and practical support to help them develop workplace skills, achieve their goals and reach their full potential.

If you're someone who enjoys building genuine relationships, celebrating achievements and empowering others to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Castle?

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of others
• Part-time Monday to Friday roster
• Salary packaging benefits available
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About the Role

As an employment focus Disability Support Worker, you'll support people with disability to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to achieve their employment goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing person-centred support in supported employment and workplace settings
• Providing both workplace-based support and office-based employment services, including employment planning, job readiness activities, goal setting, resume development, progress documentation and capacity-building supports
• Coaching participants to build workplace skills and confidence
• Delivering practical on-the-job support and mentoring
• Encouraging inclusion, choice and active participation
• Supporting communication, organisation and workplace readiness skills
• Monitoring progress and maintaining accurate documentation
• Collaborating with participants, employers and key stakeholders
• Promoting safe work practices and positive employment outcomes

About You

You'll be passionate about helping others achieve their goals and committed to empowering people to reach their full potential.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Experience supporting people with disability or working in community, employment or vocational services
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, supportive and person-centred approach
• Strong organisational and administration skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office programs
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and independence

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services or a related field, or demonstrated experience in disability support, employment services, community services or a similar role
• Current NDIS Worker Check and Working with Children Check
• Current Driver Licence

Desirable

• Experience in coaching, mentoring, training or vocational support
• Understanding of employment pathways and workplace skill development

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For a confidential conversation about the opportunity, please contact the Castle HR Team

Castle is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. We're committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. Castle acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live and work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.