As a Disability Support Worker, working within our Supported Independent Living homes, you’ll provide person-centred support that empowers people with disability to build independence, confidence and connection. No two days are the same — one day you might be supporting someone to learn new life skills, the next helping them get out into the community or achieve a personal goal.
Casual Hours available for rosters that consist of minimum 3-4 sleepovers per Fortnight and every second weekend shifts. Located in Toowoomba SIL homes. Options available to gain permanent part time hours in future.
What you’ll be doing
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Supporting people with daily living activities, personal care and routines
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Assisting clients with manual handling using hoists and slings
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Encouraging independence, choice and inclusion
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Supporting community access, social activities and wellbeing
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Building trusted relationships with clients, families and colleagues
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Maintaining safe, respectful and positive environments
What we’re looking for
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A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous
- A caring, patient and respectful approach
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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Reliability and a positive, can-do attitude
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Availability to work a range of shifts (including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and sleepovers – penalty rates apply)
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The capacity to meet the physical requirements as manual handling tasks are involved
You will be required to hold or willing to obtain
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Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
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NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)
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First Aid & CPR Certification
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National Criminal History Check (Police Check)
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Australian open Driver’s License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle
Benefits and Perks
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Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free.
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In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc).
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An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family members.
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Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans, white goods, and appliances.
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Discounted family gym memberships through Fitness Passport.
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Paid Parental Leave.
How to apply
If you want a role where your work matters — where you can be yourself, grow your skills, and make a difference every day — we’d love to hear from you. Please click "apply" to submit your application!
