High Intensity Support Worker

Classification: Community Support Worker (High Intensity)

Employment Type: Casual with genuinely full-time hours available from day one, and strong potential for ongoing Full Time or Part Time employment for the right applicant!

Location: Newcastle, NSW

Make a meaningful difference at home

Montessori Care is one of Australia's most trusted providers of in-home aged care and NDIS disability support. Inspired by the Montessori philosophy, we deliver respectful, person-centred care that promotes autonomy, dignity and personal growth.

The Role

Support a long-term NDIS participant in the Newcastle region. This is a high-intensity support role involving hoisting for all transfers and complex personal care needs, including catheter management — so we're looking for an experienced, confident support worker who can provide this care safely and respectfully.

Join a well-coordinated care team providing a substantial, ongoing roster with a stable, long-term client. You'll provide a mix of:

• Hoisting and safe manual handling (Pelican belt/hoist)
• Catheter care and complex, hands-on personal care
• Personal care and hygiene support
• Emotional support and companionship
• Domestic assistance and community access
• Following strict guidelines outlined in the care plan

Note: Due to the complex, hands-on nature of this role, experience with catheter care and personal care is essential - client has requested female support workers.

You'll be great in this role if you are/have

• Essential: hands-on experience with catheter care and complex personal care
• Essential: experience using a Pelican belt/hoist for transfers
• Empathetic, patient and comfortable providing high-intensity, hands-on support
• NSW Driver Licence and your own insured vehicle
• Current Checks: NDIS Worker Screening, Working With Children Check, National Police Check, First Aid & CPR
• Reliable availability across the Newcastle region roster (including some evening and weekend shifts)

Highly regarded

• Experience supporting clients with complex or high-intensity care needs
• Confidence with care plans, incident reporting and team communication

Why join Montessori Care?

• $100 joining bonus after your first 50 hours
• Competitive hourly rates with applicable penalty rates
• Genuinely full-time hours from day one, with real potential for an ongoing permanent role
• Work with one stable, long-term client in a consistent environment
• Be part of a coordinated, well-managed team that supports you
• Provide genuinely person-centred support that matters

How to apply

Click Apply and upload your resume plus a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and your availability.

Questions?

Contact Trina Tran, Recruitment Officer

📞 (02) 9129 3420 | ✉️ careers@montessoricare.com.au

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.