Support Worker – Glen Innes – Casual Roles Available

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.

*** Based in Glen Innes, this mobile role may require interim travel to Tenterfield while site arrangements are finalised.

Benefits:

• SCHAD’s Award Level 2 Pay rates from $34.58 – $37.73 (base rate) or $43.23 – $47.16 (casual rate) 
• Flexible roster with shift work, weekends, public holidays & sleepovers
• Option to purchase extra annual leave (if eligible)
• Ongoing training & professional development
• Annual flu vaccination

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

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.

Confidential enquiries can be made by contacting Kelly Wilson via email – kelly.wilson@challengecommunity.org.au

Closing Date – 26th June 2026