Direct Care Workers | Lithgow & Bathurst

🌟 We’re Hiring – Direct Care Workers | Lithgow & Bathurst 🌟 

Are you caring, reliable and passionate about supporting people to live safely, independently and with dignity? 

Would you like to join a supportive, values-based organisation and make a genuine difference in your local community? 

UnitingCare Lithgow is seeking Direct Care Workers to join our teams in Lithgow and Bathurst. 

We are currently recruiting casual Direct Care Workers, with a genuine opportunity to transition into permanent employment for the right people. 

If you’re looking for meaningful work, long-term opportunities and a supportive team where your contribution genuinely matters, we’d love to hear from you. 

Our Direct Care Workers provide high-quality, person-centred support across our Disability and Aged Care services. Depending on the needs of the people you support, you may work in their homes, in-centre programs or within the community. 

Positions are available in both locations. When applying, please state whether you are applying for the Lithgow position or the Bathurst position. 

About the role  

As a Direct Care Worker, you will: 

• Provide respectful and practical support based on each client’s individual care plan 

• Assist with personal care, daily living activities and community participation 

• Support clients with different needs, preferences and levels of independence 

• Communicate effectively with clients, families, carers, supervisors and other team members 

• Complete progress notes, reports and other required documentation accurately and on time 

• Record services provided using CareLink and other UCL systems 

• Work safely and in accordance with UCL policies, procedures and care requirements 

• Contribute positively to a supportive and respectful team environment 

The current role profiles include providing in-home and in-centre services, supporting clients with varying needs, completing required reports and accurately recording services in CareLink.  

About you 

We are looking for someone who has: 

• A caring, patient and respectful approach 

• Good communication and relationship-building skills 

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team 

• The ability to provide personal care and practical assistance with limited supervision 

• Good organisation and basic written documentation skills 

• Confidence using Microsoft 365, mobile devices and client management systems 

• An understanding of person-centred support within Disability or Aged Care services 

A Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Ageing, Community Services or a similar qualification would be highly regarded. 

Previous experience in Disability or Aged Care services, and experience using CareLink, would also be an advantage. The current role profiles list a relevant Certificate III as preferable and CareLink experience as desirable. 

 Essential requirements 

The successful applicants will need: 

• A current Class C NSW driver’s licence 

• Access to a registered and comprehensively insured vehicle 

• Access to a mobile phone 

• A current First Aid Certificate 

• A satisfactory Police Check 

• A Working with Children Check 

• An NDIS Worker Screening Check 

Apply now 

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter through SEEK. 

In your cover letter, please clearly state whether you are applying for: 

Lithgow Or Bathurst 
 

We’d love to hear from you!