Permanent Part-Time Support Worker - Children's Services

About the role

Westhaven, a regional NSW disability support provider, is looking for a compassionate, reliable Support Worker to join its Children's Services team in Bathurst. The role delivers person-centred care across residential youth homes and community programs, helping children and young people thrive in a safe, supportive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide personalised care, including assistance with personal care, daily living skills and emotional support
• Plan and attend appointments, school activities and social outings to build skills and inclusion
• Create a safe, nurturing environment that empowers independence
• Complete daily case notes, incident reports and other administrative tasks

Required profile

• Child-centred mindset: empathy, active listening, emotional intelligence and patience
• Availability for regular, set shifts on a rotating roster including mornings, afternoons, weekends and active or sleepover night shifts
• Experience supporting complex needs, mental health or behaviours of concern is beneficial
• Valid, independent Australian working rights (visa sponsorship not offered)

Required skills

• Current NSW driver's licence (provisional or full)
• First Aid and CPR certificates
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC)
• Willingness to undergo statutory checks and be listed on the Residential Care Workers Register (RCWR)

What we offer

• Guaranteed fortnightly hours and predictable shifts
• Paid annual leave, sick and carer's leave, and public holiday penalty rates
• $36.22 to $39.53 per hour plus shift loadings and 12% superannuation
• Up to $15,900 per year salary packaging and up to $2,650 per year on a meal and entertainment card
• Fitness Passport, employee retail discounts and NAB employee banking benefits
• Paid induction, ongoing training and internal pathways into leadership