Disability Support Worker

3 days ago

Toowoomba, Australia Community Nurses Full time

**Join Our Compassionate Team as a Disability Support Worker**
**Casual Role with Potential for Permanency**

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? We are seeking dedicated, compassionate, and flexible individuals to join our growing team of Disability Support Workers providing in-home and community-based support to individuals with a disability.

At Community Nurses, we value integrity, dignity, and respect. Our team works collaboratively to support our clients to lead fulfilling lives with independence and empowerment.

About the Role:
As a Disability Support Worker, you will:

- Provide tailored support that meets individual needs in the least restrictive way possible.
- Mentor clients and assist them in developing daily living and social skills.
- Be a positive role model, offering support in areas such as emotional wellbeing, transport, cooking, and domestic tasks.
- Administer medication and follow client-specific support plans.
- Complete clear, concise, and factual handover notes and incident reports.
- Manage complex and challenging behaviors with empathy and professionalism.
- Implement problem-solving strategies and social support techniques.
- Encourage client participation in local community and cultural activities.
- Think creatively and adaptively to client needs.

What You’ll Bring:

- Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
- A team player mindset with a passion for client-centered care
- Previous experience in the disability sector (preferred)
- Confidence and skill in managing high-intensity needs (advantageous)
- A flexible, solution-focused approach

Essential Requirements:

- Current First Aid Certificate
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Current Australian Driver’s Licence
- Access to a comprehensively insured vehicle
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Willingness to work casual and call-in shifts
- Basic computer literacy (training provided)

Preferred:

- Qualification in Disability or related field
- Experience working with people with varied needs and concerns

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Fixed shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Public holidays
- Shift work
- Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

- You must have availability to work all shifts - Mornings 6am-2pm, Day 2pm-10pm, Active nights 10pm-6am and short shifts.

**Experience**:

- Personal Support: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- CPR Certification (required)
- Driver Licence (required)
- National Police Check (required)
- NDIS Worker Screening & Working With Children Check (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (required)

Work Location: In person

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