Support Worker - Hornsby

About The Role:

Join our team as a Casual Support Worker across our Skills 4 Life, Life Skills, Work & Study, and Adult Recreation Programs in Hornsby, North Rocks, and North Parramatta. Support our customers to build independence, achieve their goals, and enjoy meaningful community experiences.

• Deliver engaging day-to-day programs and activities within our Day Program.
• Facilitate and encourage participation in Skills 4 Life, Life Skills, Work & Study and Adult Recreation Program.
• Support customers in developing new skills, building confidence, and maintaining their independence.
• Provide respectful, person-centred support, including personal care where required.
• Safely use manual handling techniques and equipment in accordance with training and best practice.
• Build positive, empowering relationships that support customers in achieving their individual goals and reaching their full potential.

Benefits, Perks & Wellbeing:

At Northcott, you’ll be supported to find balance, feel valued, and build a career that truly matters.

• Flexible Work Options: Multiple shifts are available; work according to your preferred shift.
• Salary Packaging: Boost your take-home pay with up to $15,900 for rent or mortgage and $2,650 for meals and entertainment each year — helping you make the most of your income.
• Perkbox: Save on everyday essentials, entertainment, and lifestyle perks — our way of saying thanks for everything you do.
• Wellness Perks: Fitness Passport and discounted health & general insurance.
• **Learning and career advancement opportunities:**Your contributions will be valued,and you will grow your career within.
• Accessibility & Wellbeing: Inclusive workplace with support for employees with disability, including tailored adjustments, flexible work options, a psychologically safe environment and various staff networks.

Skills & Experience:

You have a passion for and confidence in facilitating activities, and you enjoy inspiring and engaging others.

Here’s what will help you shine in this role:

• Confidence in facilitating engaging group activities in Skills 4 Life, Life Skills, Work & Study and Adult Recreation Programs.
• Can think creatively and adapt activities to engage customers.
• Ability to think on your feet, remain calm under pressure, and adapt to changing situations.
• Flexible availability to work on a rotating roster and across multiple sites.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident and comfortable driving a 12-seater van.
• Empathy, reliability, and a genuine commitment to supporting people to live life their way.

How To Apply:

Click APPLY to submit your application.

Please include:

• Your current CV.
• A short cover letter sharing your skills or talents you'd love to share. We'd love to learn what makes you unique!

Want to know more? Check out the Position Description here.

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission and to see whether our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story.

At Northcott, we believe everyone deserves the chance to live life their way. As a not-for-profit disability service provider, we support people with disability to explore new possibilities, reach their goals, and shape their own futures. Joining Northcott means becoming part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that grows together and celebrates every success — big or small.

Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date, and you will be advised of an outcome. For general enquiries about the role you are applying for, please email [email protected].