personal support worker

Empowering Connection

The HIDPA Support Worker provides specialised, high-quality support to participants requiring High Intensity Daily Personal Activities under the NDIS. This role involves assisting people with complex health needs and significant functional impairments, delivering supports that ensure safety, dignity, and independence while following approved care plans and clinical direction. Responsibilities include performing high intensity tasks such as complex bowel care, enteral feeding, tracheostomy support, catheter management, ventilation support, seizure management, and other delegated health procedures, in accordance with participant needs and organisational policies.HIDPA Support Workers report directly to the Team Leader (or Clinical Team Lead where required) for direction, escalation, and performance oversight. They are expected to work collaboratively with participants, families, and allied health professionals, maintaining accurate documentation and strictly following incident and risk management protocols.This position requires completion of Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent, with additional training in High Intensity Supports (aligned with NDIS Commission requirements). Substantial experience in disability or community care, particularly with complex health needs, is highly desirable.Workers must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations. Current First Aid, CPR, NDIS Worker Screening, and any specialised HIDPA competency training are mandatory. The HIDPA Support Worker role is designed for compassionate and resilient professionals committed to delivering safe, person-centred care to participants with complex support needs, ensuring quality of life, health, and community participation. )

Disability Support Worker (Complex and HIDPA)

A General Disability Support Worker provides person-centred support to individuals living with disability, assisting them to build independence, achieve their goals, and participate fully in daily life. This role involves delivering practical assistance with personal care, domestic tasks, community access, and social engagement, while also promoting choice, dignity, and inclusion. Support Workers collaborate with participants, their families, and other professionals to tailor care to individual needs and uphold NDIS Practice Standards. The position requires empathy, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in varied environments, ensuring safe, respectful, and empowering support at all times. )

Disability Support Worker (General Support Work)

New Horizons

Permanent Part-Time Support Worker Port Macquarie New Horizons - Wellbeing. Done well. 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 <ul> <li>Above award pay and great benefits</li> <li>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 $18,550. Plus, get an additional $2,650 for entertainment expenses, access to novated leasing, paid parental leave, and for full-time employees, RDOs.</li> </ul> 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. About the role This is a Permanent Part Time position for a support worker based in Port Macquarie. This role involves supporting people living with disability to live and recover within the community in the way that they want to. We strongly encourage people with a lived experience of mental ill health to apply for this position. We empower our customers by supporting them to build independence, identify and achieve goals, engage in activities of daily life, and encourage genuine connections within the community. To work with us you have a positive, authentic, inclusive personality which you bring to work with you every day. About you <ul> <li>Minimum Cert III in disability, mental health, peer work, or equivalent</li> <li>Valid NSW Drivers License (Class C), with own car and ability to drive large cars and/or vans</li> <li>Australian Federal Police Check, NSW WWCC and NDISWC or willingness to obtain before commencing the role</li> <li>A strong set of values that guides your work, incorporating our organisational values of passion, integrity and respect.</li> <li>Great computer skills with proven ability to use Microsoft Office and customer relationships management systems.</li> </ul> Your responsibilities <ul> <li>Collaborate with customers to develop individualised person centred support plans that incorporate their identified wellbeing needs, their strengths, and their goals.</li> <li>Provide support to customers to improve their independence by assisting with skill development, transport, social activities, supporting with finances, attending appointments, cooking, medication and personal care, as well as other support as required.</li> <li>Support and encourage our customers to participate in activities of their choice, such as social, leisure, sporting, educational, and employment activities.</li> <li>Keep customer records up to date on a daily basis using online systems and electronic databases.</li> <li>Develop and maintain professional relationships and networks with customers, families, caregivers and key stakeholders.</li> <li>Support customers to navigate the sector to access any additional service they may require.</li> <li>Seek innovative ways to enhance the recovery journey and overall customer experience with New Horizons.</li> </ul> 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 an alternative method of submitting your application, please email . 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.

Support WorkerPort Macquarie, NSW, Australia10/14/2025

Randstad Care

Specialist Support Workers Needed in Portsmouth! ? Are you an experienced Support Worker or Senior Support Worker passionate about making a real difference to vulnerable children and young people right here in Portsmouth? Join our dedicated specialist teams providing high-level, trauma-informed support. We need committed individuals ready to step up, create safe environments, and use their expertise to guide young people through tough journeys. Rates of pay (PAYE) <ul> <li>Days - £18.00 p/h</li><li>Waking Night - £20.00 p/h </li><li>Sleep in - £13.69 p/h</li></ul> The Benefits: <ul> <li>Excellent Pay: An elevated rate that beats existing local Portsmouth pay scales.</li><li>Stability: A rolling rota offering consistency and predictability.</li><li>Support: A close-knit team structure and dedicated support from your Randstad local specialist team.</li><li>Development: Access to training and opportunities to deepen your specialist skills.</li><li>Referral Bonus: Earn a fantastic £300 for referring friends!</li><li>Day shift or night shift rotations available</li></ul> What We Need From You: <ul> <li>You must have experience supporting children/young people in a residential setting </li><li>Be confident using de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviours calmly. </li><li>Flexible to work in various settings including within residential settings and community settings across the Portsmouth area.</li><li>A driver's licence (with business insurance) is highly desired. </li><li>Reliable, resilient, and observant nature</li><li>Commitment to provide continuous support. </li><li>Able to provide accurate reporting information while on shift. </li><li>Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. </li></ul> The Role: You'll be working within our Tailored Localised Care Team, providing essential support to young people who require a safe and nurturing environment. This involves: <ul> <li>Keeping young people safe and engaging them in independent living skills.</li><li>Facilitating access to community activities and appointments.</li><li>Collaborating with other social care professionals.</li><li>Supporting young people facing challenges such as severe mental health issues, self-harm, challenging behaviors, learning disabilities, offending behaviors, and those on Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DOLs) Orders.</li></ul> What We're Looking For: <ul> <li>Key Personality Traits: <ul> <li>Calmness during crisis situations (aggression, self-harm, destructive behaviors).</li><li>Confidence in your experience to support daily decision-making.</li><li>Understanding of how trauma, previous experiences, and diagnoses impact behavior.</li><li>Non-judgmental attitude, keeping an open mind even in challenging situations.</li><li>Resilience to continue supporting through stressful situations and to keep trying new ways to engage.</li><li>Observant nature, with the ability to share insights through reports and meetings.</li></ul> </li></ul> Ready to take the next exciting step in your career in Portsmouth? Apply today and help us make a profound impact on young lives! -Would you like any additional changes or guidance, or perhaps further assistance with other marketing content? Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

support worker

Ask Jules

Live-In Personal Care Assistant to an Accounting and Finance student Ask Jules are currently on the look out for a Live-In Personal Care Assistant for a young, bubbly individual who studies Accounting and Finance at the University of Sussex. Start Date: Training in December/Start in January Location: Sussex (Term Time)/Surbiton (Holidays)Shift Pattern: 7 days on / 7 days off (live-in) Pay: £200 per day/ £1,400 per week worked Holidays: Free accommodation whilst on shift. Care experience is not required as full training in our client's particular requirements will be provided.This position is a temporary position currently, with the view to start in January 2026 until may 2026. Training and onboarding will be done in December 2025 About our ClientOur client has Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, a neuromuscular condition that causes muscle weakness and fatigue. They use a powered wheelchair full-time and they require assistance with everyday tasks such as personal care, dressing, cooking, cleaning, and general support.Personality and interests: <ul><li>Independent and Social: she wants the freedom to attend events, socialise with friends, and lead a university life that is adventurous, active and fun. </li><li>Dedicated: she represents GB in the paralympic sport of Boccia and trains regularly to maximise her success and enjoyment of sport.</li><li>Determined: she manages her studies, sport, health and social life with organisation, perseverance, and enthusiasm.</li><li>Other interests: Music (Indie,Pop, Rock), Travel (anywhere!), TV/Film, Reading (currently sports psychology), Puzzles.</li></ul>About the JobThis is a fantastic opportunity to do some meaningful work while earning and developing professionally. You will provide support for our client's personal health care (therapy) and some sporting and social support. This role includes all the things you'd expect a university student to be doing, supporting our client to access their social life and make the most of their university experience, whilst also taking care of them and managing their condition.About YouYou are unlikely to have experience in every aspect of our client's care; therefore, full training in her particular needs is provided. What our client is looking for is an individual who is: <ul><li>Open to ongoing feedback and be able to follow instructions</li><li>Open to undertake specific training to help support with the clients therapies</li><li>Have your own hobbies/interests to pursue while being "on call" </li><li>Be highly organised to help maintain a busy schedule </li><li>Have excellent time management to help maintain a busy schedule </li><li>Must be okay with manual handling and some physical exertion when using the hoist </li><li>Must have a sense of confidentiality and respect the clients privacy </li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Valid UK Driving Licence (Essential)</li><li>Fluent English communication- both verbal and written (Essential)</li><li>Own transport or public transport with access to Falmer, Sussex and Surbiton, Kingston-upon-Thames</li><li>Physically fit for manual handling and therapy delivery </li><li>Domestic skills: Capable of cooking as directed by the client; light cleaning and laundry including ironing </li></ul>Due to the personal care needs of the client, this role is open to female applicants only. This requirement is an occupational requirement as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.Application ProcessIf you would like to apply for this position, please describe your interests in your covering letter.About Ask JulesAskJules is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo the appropriate screening, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Live-In Personal Care Assistant to an Accounting and Finance student

Active Care Group

Looking for a unique part-time role with real impact and a full week off every other week? Join Active Care in the Home, and become part of a rewarding new care team supporting a bright and spirited 20-year-old client in Barnstaple, Devon. Salary: up to £13.50 per hour Department: Frontline Care Location: Barnstaple - Care in the Home South Division Employment type: Part Time Division: Care In The Home Hours Per Week: 24-48 Closing date: 12/11/2025 About the role: We re building a brand-new team of Support Workers to care for our female client when she returns to her family home from her care home. She visits every other week for two days and that s when you ll step in to make a real difference. Our client has learning disabilities, global developmental delay, and is non-verbal. You won t be working alone every shift is a double-up, meaning two support workers are always on hand. This role is perfect for someone who is compassionate, reliable, and looking for consistent, part-time hours in a supportive environment. When you will be working: <ul> <li> Week 1: Work 2 consecutive 12-hour shifts (Day OR Waking Night) that s 24 hours total </li> <li> Week 2: Enjoy the week off! </li> <li> This pattern continues on a bi-weekly basis </li> </ul> What to look forward to: <ul> <li> Earn up to £13.50 per hour (depending on experience) </li> <li> Full specialist training, shadow shifts, and ongoing support from your Care Manager </li> <li> Access to the Active Learning Hub e-learning & in-person development </li> <li> Holiday pay, regular monthly rotas, and a Nest pension </li> <li> Be recognised through our Active Awards programme </li> <li> Refer a friend and earn up to £1,500 </li> <li> A chance to build a meaningful career with the backing of a leading clinical and business team </li> </ul> This is more than just a job it s a chance to build a trusted connection with one individual and make a genuine difference in her life. Apply today and become part of something special with Active Care in the Home.

Support Worker

City of Marietta, GA

<div>Rate of Pay: Line Worker $35.98 - $50.63, Apprentice Line Worker $22.10 - $31.10 
Status: Open Until Filled 
 
 This is an &ldquo;at will&rdquo; apprentice training position or a Line Work position within the Electrical department responsible for assisting in rebuilding, installing, repairing of electrical lines in the Marietta Power service area. This position allows for candidates to be hired at either Apprentice Line Worker or Line Worker based on qualifications. The pay ranges listed represent steps 1-8 for both Apprentice and Line Worker with progression through the pay ranges based on successful completion of each step requirements. The employee is required to complete the job requirements and training for each step level within the apprentice line worker program. The employee performs more responsible line work as they advance through each level within the apprentice program. This position works under close supervision of an assigned Foreperson or experienced line worker as assigned. 
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Assists line workers in pulling or installing overhead and underground primary and secondary wires; digging ditches or holes; installing switches or capacitor banks; and installing, wiring and switching on underground switching cubicles and transformers.</li><li>
Provides ground support in the installation of overhead and underground primary and secondary lines, residential and commercial services and meters. More advanced apprentice levels aid in transferring live electrical primaries from one pole to another hanging and wiring transformers while working on aerial bucket and/or climb poles pole up to 100 ft. if unable to reach with bucket trucks as assigned.</li><li>
Provides ground support Assists in installing transformers, reclosers, capacitors, and other related parts on power poles. More advanced assignments involve single-phase transformers and building three phase transformer banks.</li><li>
Will operate as assigned according to skill level: tractors, backhoes, rock cutters, boom and bucket trucks, and digs holes with line truck.</li><li>
Assists in replacing and installs power poles and anchors and related parts damaged by weather or accidents.</li><li>
Assists with installation and wiring of underground transformers, switching cubicles, and termination cabinets.</li><li>
Repairs and installs overhead and underground street lighting.</li><li>
Assists in monitoring the work of the ground support employees while work is in progress as assigned.</li><li>
Assists in locating and repairing underground primary and secondary lines. Splices underground primary and secondary power lines.</li><li>
Cleans and inspects power line repair equipment, including rubber safety equipment and service truck bucket and boom equipment.</li><li>
Cleans and inspects line repair and safety equipment including rubber gloves and aerial (bucket) and boom truck equipment.</li><li>
Completes job order forms, warehouse materials list, fuel logs, personal timecard and other related forms as needed.</li><li>
Serves on call, one week at a time on a rotating basis. Maintains availability for &ldquo;on call&rdquo; and overtime work. Must be able to respond to outages in a timely manner.</li><li>
Performs other related duties as required.</li></ul>
 
Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>
High school graduate or GED.</li><li>
Must weigh no more than 280 lbs. due to the weight limitations and safety requirements of the equipment.</li><li>
Must have completed a formal apprentice line worker program with a minimum of four years verifiable experience and successfully complete all sections of the comprehensive line worker test within the first 30 days of employment.</li><li>
Must meet all job qualification standards required by APPA, OSHA, NESC, and Marietta Power.</li><li>
Must have a valid Georgia Class A commercial driver's license, and a satisfactory seven-year driving history, to include no DUI&rsquo;s in the last 5 years.
</li><li>Must have a working knowledge of overhead line work, including transformers (three-phase and single-phase), reclosers, capacitor banks, and sectionlizers.</li><li>
Must have a working knowledge of underground line work, including termination of primary cables, three-phase and single-phase transformers, switching cubicles, fault locating, and repairing (includes switch-out, isolates, and grounding).</li><li>
 Knowledge and skill using all tools, materials, and equipment used in electrical line work.</li><li>
Knowledge and application of the safety methods and equipment used when working with live electrical lines.</li><li>
Ability to work around high voltage lines without direct supervision.</li><li>
Knowledge, skill and ability in climbing poles and working at various heights.</li><li>
Ability to apply basic math in making job-related calculations.</li><li>
Ability to communicate with subordinates, BLW supervisors, and engineers to provide technical assistance, training, or make suggestions to simplify job and increase work quality and efficiency.</li><li>
Ability to read, understand, and apply all related code and specification manuals, including the APPA and National Electric Safety Codes.</li><li>
Ability to understand and respond to written job orders and accurately interpret blueprints.</li><li>
Must have a valid Georgia flagging certification, First Aid and CPR certification, or obtain within work test period.</li><li>
Ability to obtain ITS certification within work test period.</li></ul> 

Disclaimer 
Successful candidates are required to submit to drug screen, physical exam, &amp; background inquiry. 

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Electrical Utility Line Worker

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