Disability Support Worker – Independence & Social Engagement
Location: Bracken Ridge, QLD
Job Type: Casual / Subcontractor (ABN Required)
Hours: Starting at 5 hours per week (with excellent scope to increase)
The Opportunity
We are seeking an outgoing, compassionate, and highly engaging Male or Female Disability Support Worker (Sub Contractor) to partner with a creative 30-year-old woman in Bracken Ridge as she takes exciting new steps toward independent living.
This position begins at 5 hours, one day a week, with hours set to increase organically as you build rapport, trust, and comfort with the participant.
About the Participant
The participant is a creative woman in her 30s living at home with her supportive family. She is passionate about fashion design and has a deep love for animals (she proudly cares for her pet chickens and a duck!). Currently, her primary support comes from her brother, but she is ready to expand her personal and social horizons.
Her big-picture goals include building self-confidence, forming genuine friendships, and transitioning into independent living. She also dreams of studying fashion part-time and will need support navigating enrolment and attending classes.
Key Responsibilities
- Community & Social Access: Accompany the participant to social outings to help her build meaningful community connections and peer friendships.
- Educational Support: Assist with part-time TAFE/course enrolment and attend fashion design classes alongside her to support her learning.
- Skill Development: Work closely on practical independent living skills to help her prepare for her eventual move out of home.
- Active Engagement: Bring high energy and a vibrant personality to actively draw her out of her shell.
What We Are Looking For
- Tertiary Background: You have experience navigating or supporting individuals within a tertiary education environment (TAFE, university, or registered training organisations) to help her successfully manage her studies.
- Compassionate yet Resilient: You possess a strong backbone, excellent professional boundaries, and the ability to advocate effectively for your participant’s autonomy and independence.
- Emotionally Intelligent: You are highly sensitive to complex family dynamics and can navigate home environments with respect and discretion.
- Outgoing & Proactive: You excel at confidence-building and know how to make social skill-building fun and rewarding.
- Shared Interests (Bonus): An interest in fashion, design, or animals is highly desirable!
Requirements
- Prior Tertiary Experience (Required)
- Active Australian Business Number (ABN)
- Appropriate Independent Contractor Insurance (Public Liability and Professional Indemnity)
- Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (Blue Card / Yellow Card equivalent)
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificates
- Valid Driver’s Licence and a reliable, insured vehicle
- Legal right to work in Australia
Our Recruitment Process
To ensure the perfect match for both you and the participant, our recruitment process consists of a two-stage process:
- Stage 1: An initial formal interview.
- Stage 2: A casual meet-and-greet with the participant and her family to ensure a great connection and rapport.
How to Apply
If you are ready to make a lasting, positive impact on a participant's journey to independence, we want to hear from you!
Please email your Resume AND a Cover Letter outlining why your tertiary and support experience makes you the perfect fit for this role. to:
[email protected]
Subject Line: QLD Casual Disability Support Worker Job Application - Camira
Please Note: A Cover Letter is required for your application to be reviewed. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Please note: The successful candidate will be required to participate in an Australian Federal Police check, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Worker Screening and a Working with Children Check, prior to working with us.
The successful candidate will also be required to demonstrate entitlement to work in Australia, and to disclose any pre-existing injury or disease which may be adversely affected by undertaking the inherent requirements of the position.
Convenient Care Services respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the Country on which we live and work together. We are committed to building relationships, respect and opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Pay: From $35.58 per hour
Work Location: In person
