NDIS Support Worker – Russell Island / Brisbane Bayside
Location: Russell Island, QLD / Brisbane Bayside
Employment Type: Casual
Hours: Approximately 16+ hours per week, with potential additional and weekend shifts
About the Role
We are seeking a reliable, compassionate and experienced NDIS Support Worker to provide individualised support to a participant based on Russell Island, QLD.
The role will primarily involve supporting the participant to access the community, attend appointments and activities, build confidence and independence, and manage day-to-day activities as required.
Transport will be an important component of the role, so applicants who have a reliable vehicle and are comfortable travelling between Russell Island and the mainland are strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the participant with community access and social participation
- Assist with appointments, shopping, activities and other community-based tasks
- Support the participant to build confidence and independence in the community
- Provide day-to-day assistance according to the participant's needs and goals
- Provide safe and reliable transport where required
- Recognise when the participant is becoming overwhelmed and respond calmly and appropriately
- Encourage choice, control and independence
- Maintain professional boundaries and provide respectful, person-centred support
- Complete relevant progress notes and documentation following shifts
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, consistent and committed
- Punctual and an effective communicator
- Patient, calm and understanding
- Able to use initiative and work independently
- Genuine, caring and person-centred
- Culturally respectful and inclusive
- LGBTQ+ friendly and comfortable working in an inclusive environment
- Comfortable with direct and clear communication
- Able to develop a professional and trusting working relationship with the participant
Availability
Current preferred support hours are:
Monday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Weekend support may also be required, with times to be confirmed.
There may also be opportunities for additional or on-call shifts depending on the participant's needs and worker availability.
Requirements
Applicants should have, or be willing to obtain where applicable:
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- Working with Children Check/Blue Card where required
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Current Australian driver's licence
- Reliable and appropriately insured vehicle
- Relevant experience providing disability or community support
- Ability to complete progress notes and required documentation
Previous experience supporting people with psychosocial disability, anxiety or participants who may become overwhelmed in community environments will be highly regarded.
Why Join Us?
This role provides an opportunity to work consistently with one participant and develop a meaningful, professional support relationship while helping them increase their independence and participation in the community.
If you are a dependable, proactive and genuinely caring Support Worker with availability on Russell Island, we would like to hear from you.
Apply through Indeed with your resume and a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience, availability and whether you have access to a vehicle on Russell Island and/or the mainland.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $40.00 – $60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Professional development assistance
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
