Experienced Support Worker

2 weeks ago

Cornubia, Queensland, Australia IM WITH YOU Full time
About the Role

We believe everyone deserves to live their best life with dignity, choice, and independence. Founded by health professionals with over a decade of disability services experience, we're more than just a support provider, we're champions and partners in empowering people with disabilities across Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.

This is a specialised position supporting multiple participants with physical, psychosocial and intellectual disability, autism, epilepsy, anxiety, and depression in the Cornubia, 4130 and northern Gold Coast areas. The role primarily involves supporting a young woman with daily living tasks including cleaning, shopping, meal preparation, attending appointments, and building independence skills.

We're seeking an experienced and compassionate Disability Support Worker to join our growing family of passionate professionals in this unique, person-centred role. You'll provide holistic support, focusing on building independence, community participation, and maintaining a calm, structured approach to daily living.

You'll play a vital role in empowering participants through skill development, household support, and compassionate care, helping participants live their best life in their own home and within their community.

What You Will Be Doing
  • Assisting with daily living activities including personal care, house cleaning, shopping, and meal preparation in a supportive and empowering manner
  • Accompanying participants to and from appointments, social events, and community activities while promoting independence and confidence
  • Implementing individualised support plans using our digital client profiles, with particular attention to psychosocial needs, anxiety management, and seizure protocols
  • Supporting skill development and capacity building to enhance independence in daily life and community participation
  • Facilitating meaningful activities and community engagement that align with the participant's interests and goals
  • Providing patient, calm, and trauma-informed support for someone with lived experience of psychosocial disability, intellectual disability, autism, epilepsy, anxiety, and depression
  • Recognising and responding appropriately to triggers, behavioural changes, and seizure activity with confidence and compassion
  • Championing the participant's rights and promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing through respectful, person-centred interactions
  • Maintaining detailed records and communicating effectively with family members and the broader care team
  • Adhering to all relevant policies, procedures, and safety standards while delivering specialised, holistic care
  • Supporting participants' preferences for an organised, clean home environment and daily routines
Minimum Requirements
  • Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check
  • Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
  • National Police Check
  • Working with Children Check
  • Drivers Licence with reliable vehicle
  • Demonstrated experience supporting people with psychosocial disability, intellectual disability, austism and epilepsy
What we Offer
  • Competitive SCHADS Award rates plus penalties
  • Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
  • Access to our innovative digital client profile system
  • Supportive team environment with 24/7 backup
  • Opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's lives
  • Work with a values-driven, health professional-led organisation
Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're an experienced, compassionate support worker who values independence, dignity, and person-centred care, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience with psychosocial disability and complex needs.

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