Looking for disability care jobs, including leadership roles and disability support worker jobs in Newcastle, NSW?
We’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic people with a passion for caring to join our team.
Do you vibe with our tribe?
If you’re just looking for a job, we might not be the right fit for you. We employ people who invest themselves into their work and embody our core values of kindness and respect, generosity and warmth, patience and understanding, professionalism and growth.
We embrace diversity and welcome applicants with lived experience. Your unique perspective adds richness to our team and enhances the quality of care we provide. Your journey isn’t just a story but an asset contributing to our collective success.
What we offer you
Positive workplace culture – We’ve created a friendly and supportive working environment where your contributions are valued.
Career growth – We believe in investing in our team's growth and development. As one of our disability support workers, you'll have the opportunity for career advancement and a permanent role.
Award-level pay – We offer award-rate pay, ensuring your dedication and hard work supporting people are valued and recognised.
Because around-the-clock care is essential in our residential disability support work, we seek individuals willing to contribute positively to our community by being available for at least one night shift per month.
Who is I Am Here?
We’re a disability support NDIS provider in Newcastle, New South Wales (NSW), enhancing the lives of people with acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, and physical, intellectual, and other disabilities. We support guests and residents with individualised respite and supported independent living (SIL) packages tailored to suit their needs, with high-quality short-, mid-, and long-term accommodation.
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“Guests and residents come and go, but they always leave behind a piece of inspiration and individuality. I’m very fortunate to have grown professionally and emotionally in such a noble disability services organisation, a place that’s so much more than ‘just a job’.”
How to apply for our disability care jobs
Please forward a cover letter demonstrating how you meet our selection criteria and mandatory requirements and your resume.
Selection criteria:
Demonstration of our values - see Our Story page
Delivery of high-quality and personalised care to people with a disability
Ability to interact with others in a personable and professional manner
Work to a 24/7 roster including an expectation of occasional night shifts (active and sleepover shifts are available)
High-level communication skills (written and verbal), for clear and accurate record-keeping and comprehensive delivery of handovers
Capable of using software programs including Microsoft Office Suite, care management software, and smartphone apps
Mandatory requirements:
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
Working with Children Check (Employment)
First Aid certificate and updated CPR
Complete vaccinations including full COVID, MMR, DPT, Hep B
NSW Driver Licence
NDIS Worker Orientation Certificate
COVID-19 Infection Control Certificate
Our employees actively enjoy and contribute to creating a positive and professional workplace culture.
Apply today
Please apply now by completing and submitting the Employment Application or contact our HR & Quality Manager, Kelvyn McCarroll, on 02 4965 8111 for further information.
"We are more than simply carers; we are advocates for some of the most vulnerable people in our society. By giving the people we care for a voice and a respectful ear, we create a safe space for them to live their best possible life."
Learn about how we care
As well as supporting our guests and residents with everyday tasks, we believe in helping our NDIS respite guests and residents live a fulfilling life. That’s why I Am Here offers a wide range of activities that can be tailored to an individual's specific needs.