Disability Support Worker – Community & In-Home Support
Location: Brisbane North, QLD
Employment Type: Casual (with opportunity for ongoing shifts)
Adorable Living Pty Ltd is seeking compassionate, reliable and motivated Disability Support Workers to join our growing team. This role involves providing person-centred support to NDIS participants in their homes and the community, promoting independence, dignity and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver person-centred support in accordance with individual support plans.
- Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
- Support community access, appointments and social participation.
- Prepare nutritious meals and assist with meal planning.
- Administer medications in line with organisational policies.
- Perform light housekeeping and maintain a safe, clean environment.
- Safely transport participants using your own reliable vehicle.
- Assist participants with everyday decision-making while promoting choice and independence.
- Complete accurate shift notes, incident reports and other required documentation.
- Maintain participant confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Follow safe manual handling practices and infection control procedures.
About You
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Genuine passion for supporting people with disability.
- Physically fit and able to participate in light recreational activities and community outings.
- Able to build positive, respectful relationships with participants.
- Reliable, punctual and able to work independently.
- Flexible and available to work day, evening, overnight (active/night), and sleepover shifts.
Essential Requirements
- Certificate III or IV in Individual Support (Disability), Individual Support, Community Services, or equivalent.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card).
- Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
- Current First Aid (HLTAID011) and CPR (HLTAID009) certificates.
- Current NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate.
- Current Infection Prevention and Control certificate.
- Valid Australian Driver Licence.
- Own reliable vehicle with comprehensive motor vehicle insurance and willingness to transport participants.
- Current National Police Check (or willingness to obtain).
- Australian working rights.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rates with applicable penalties.
- Flexible roster across a variety of shifts.
- Supportive and experienced management team.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of people with disability.
If you are passionate about empowering people to live meaningful and independent lives, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Casual
Work Location: In person
