Disability Support Worker

We are currently seeking a compassionate, reliable and skilled female Support Worker to join our team in providing high-quality care to a Client in the late stages of Huntington's disease.

The roles requires someone who is;

• Gentle and empathetic, with a calm and reassuring presence.
• Firm but kind, able to maintain clear boundaries while building trust within a working relationship.
• Patient and emotionally resilient, especially when supporting complex needs.
• Fluent in English, with excellent communication skills to ensure clarity and consistency.
• Completely reliable and consistent, showing up with professionalism and dedication every shift.
• Adaptable and quick thinking, able to pivot and respond to effectively to changing situations.

Shift requirements:

• Community access.
• Supporting with personal care.
• Support with domestic chores.

Shifts Available:

• Tuesday's 8:30am to 3:30pm, Friday's 8:00am to 12:00pm and 3:30pm to 6:30pm.

The Client requires sensitive and skilled support, particularly around mobility and personal care. As the condition progresses, the ability to support with dignity, respect and safety is paramount.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the life of this person living with a neurodegenerative condition.

QSSS hourly rates are Weekday $35.66, Evening $38.30, Night $39.33, Saturday $48.65, Sunday $62.62, Public Holidays $ sorry, rates are not negotiable).

You will have support in your role via a comprehensive care plan and support from our awesome Support Specialist team.

We also support our staff through our EAP service which offers 4 x free counselling sessions where required, as well as discounted physiotherapy sessions at select physio practices while also having the assurance of consistency ofClients you support.

You have a comprehensive suite of online learning to support you and face to face learnings.

If the above resonates with you, we really want to hear from you.

To be successful you must…

• Have experience in the disability field
• Resonate with the role description above
• Be a decent, caring and compassionate human who wants to help our nations vulnerable
• Have awesome multitasking, prioritising skills with a proactive and problem-solving mindset
• Hold a NDIS Worker Screening Card and Working with Children Blue Card
• Have evidence of eligibility and right to work in Australia
• Have a genuine desire to positively change people's lives

Your key responsibilities & accountabilities…

• To deliver high quality support to our Clients in the capacity they require, the exact way they would like it delivered
• Communicate effectively and collaborate for our Clients needs with our Clients, team & Support Specialist
• Understand, follow instructions, and be responsive to our Clients needs
• Provide support to our Clients as required
• To support our Clients to achieve their NDIS Goals
• Have good rapport building skills and a gentle, encouraging manner
• Have an interest in building a respectful relationship with our Clients
• Be reliable, flexible and responsive to fill shifts when required

Why join QSSS?

Really simple, we are on a mission to completely disrupt the disability and aged care industry by providing supports in a way that most providers would say is impossible - and that is to give true choice, control and freedom to our Clients in every way possible.

Working with our Clients, you have the privilege to do what most do not get to do in their career, and that is to actually make a huge difference and make a positive impact in people's lives each and every day. You can be a part of helping our Clients to live their absolute best life. We want passionate, dedicated, proactive decent humans who genuinely want to make a positive difference in people's lives.

At QSSS we believe in providing opportunities. We provide on job training and development to people looking to start their career in Disability and Aged Care. If you are looking for the right motivation for a career change and want to make a difference in the community, QSSS can provide you with that platform and help you build that confidence. If you are a caring, compassionate and dedicated person seeking a flexible work environment, then QSSS is the right employer for you.

If you believe you are the right fit for this amazing opportunity, please submit your:

1. Cover Letter – identifying whether you are applying for a Team Leader role or Support Worker Role and explaining to us why you think you would be the perfect fit for this position AND,
2. CV - outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

Wishing you luck with your application, hopefully we'll be speaking soon