Disability Support Worker

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Open Futures Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Join Our Team – Female Disability Support Workers Needed for Overnight SIL Support in Jamboree Heights

Empower Independence & Make a Real Difference with Open Futures

At Open Futures (OF), we're committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care – and we need passionate, reliable, and experienced female Disability Support Workers to support a vibrant young woman living in her family home in Jamboree Heights.

This role is part of a Supported Independent Living (SIL) arrangement and offers ongoing overnight shifts (5pm–9am, 7 days a week). If you have a calm, adaptable nature and a passion for working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy, this is your opportunity to make a positive impact


About the Role

You'll be supporting a young woman in her late 20s who enjoys being active and engaging in her local community. She lives with her family and requires consistent overnight support to assist with:

  • Night-time activities and bedtime routines
  • Personal care prompting
  • Medication support (as per care plan)
  • Household duties and tidying
  • Meal preparation and assistance with shopping
  • Supporting positive behaviour strategies (PBSP and restrictive practices are in place)

This is a hands-on, fulfilling role where your presence, care, and consistency matter.


Support Worker Profile – Who We're Looking For

We are seeking multiple female support workers who meet the following criteria:

  • Aged 25–30+, with experience in disability and working with individuals with challenging behaviours
  • Fluent in conversational and written English
  • Professional appearance and conduct (as you will meet the participant's family)
  • Must drive and have access to a vehicle – willing to travel up to 30–45 minutes
  • Comfortable working overnight shifts only (5pm–9am)
  • Able to cover shifts at short notice
  • Must be a non-smoker and physically active (participant is very active and requires engagement)
  • Comfortable working under mother's guidance and approval process for new team members

Essential Requirements

  • Cert III in Individual Support or equivalent lived/work experience
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain)
  • Blue Card (or willing to obtain)
  • First Aid & CPR (current or willing to obtain)
  • Valid Driver's Licence & Comprehensive Insurance
  • Experience in behaviour support or high needs disability support

What You'll Be Doing

  • Provide warm, respectful support and promote independence
  • Assist with personal care, hygiene, and mobility
  • Monitor health needs and follow care plans
  • Help prepare meals, shop, and complete household tasks
  • Promote social inclusion and build meaningful relationships
  • Attend team meetings and participate in ongoing training

Why Join Open Futures?

  • Casual pay rate: $40–$45 per hour
  • Ongoing, stable overnight shifts in one location
  • Supportive, person-centred workplace culture
  • Opportunities for growth and development
  • Be part of a fun, compassionate team who genuinely care about making a difference

Let's Make a Difference Together

If you're passionate about empowering individuals with disabilities, love working overnight shifts, and meet the above criteria – we want to hear from you

Location: Jamboree Heights and surrounding suburbs

Shifts: 5pm–9am, 7 days a week (part-time and full-time potential)

Transport required

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