About the role:

We are looking for an experienced a Support Worker to provide community-based support across the Kempsey region.

In this role, you’ll support people living with disability to engage in their local community, build independence, and achieve their personal goals. This includes assistance with transport, social participation, daily living tasks, and accessing services, while promoting choice and inclusion.

This permanent part-time position offers 48 hours per fortnight

You’ll build genuine relationships with customers and work alongside their families and broader support network to ensure each person’s needs and goals are met.

If you’re caring, reliable, and passionate about making a real difference in the community, we’d love to hear from you.

Your responsibilities:

  Support customers to participate in community, social, recreational, educational and employment activities

  Assist with developing independence through skill-building, transport, and confidence in community engagement

  Provide support with daily living tasks, including meal preparation, medication, budgeting, and personal care as required

  Collaborate with customers to develop and progress person-centred support plans based on their goals and strengths

  Build strong, professional relationships with customers, families, and key stakeholders

  Help customers navigate and access community services and supports

  Maintain accurate, up-to-date records using online systems

  Identify opportunities to enhance each customer’s community participation and overall experience with New Horizons

About you

• Minimum Certificate III / Cert IV in Disability, Community or Mental Health and/or willingness to obtain.

• A strong set of values that guides your work, incorporating our organisational values of passion, integrity & respect.

• Great computer skills with proven ability to use Microsoft Office and customer relationships management systems.

Pre-employment Checks:  

• Current Police Check (Issued within the last 3 months)  

• Current NSW Drivers License 

• NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)

• NSW WWCC (or willingness to obtain)

​About us 

With over 55 years of experience, New Horizons is a leading provider of disability, aged care, and community support services, committed to empowering individuals to live their best lives. 

Why work with us 
Above award pay and great benefits 
Your work matters. And so does your pay. At New Horizons, enjoy above-award pay, penalty rates, and salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by up to $15,900 Plus, get access to novated leasing, paid parental leave, and for full-time employees, RDOs. 

Grow with us 
Did you know our CEO Luke Buckley started out as a support worker with us, 15 years ago? That’s proof your career can go anywhere here. We invest in your future with ongoing training and mentoring, clear career advancement pathways, opportunities to specialise in aged care and disability support, and a rewards and recognition program that celebrates your wins. 

Perks for your wellbeing 
On top of meaningful work, you’ll enjoy extras like Fitness Passport and our confidential Employee Assistance Program, giving you access to fitness, counselling, and wellbeing support when you need it.   

Work your way 
At New Horizons, you’ll get flexible scheduling and work arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance. You can also purchase extra annual leave, and if you work 10 weekends a year, you’ll enjoy an additional week of leave on top.   
A supportive community 
Join a collaborative and respectful team, where diversity is celebrated and every individual is valued. Build meaningful relationships with clients and their families, fostering belonging and making a real difference in the community.   
Strong leadership 
At New Horizons, you’ll be backed by experienced leaders who put your success and well-being first. With tailored coaching and mentoring, you’ll have the support you need to grow and thrive.

How to Apply: 
 
To register your interest, please click ‘Apply Now’ and provide a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.  
If you have any questions about this role or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustment you may require throughout the recruitment process, or require alternative method of submitting your application, please email rec••••@newhorizons.net.au    

IMPORTANT: New Horizons is an equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we serve. We invite all the applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.  
New Horizons acknowledges all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land. 
Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.