Experienced Disability Support Worker | Empowered Futures
Please do not apply if you do not meet the essential requirements listed below. This is not an entry-level role and applications without relevant experience will not be considered.
Empowered Futures is seeking an experienced and highly capable Disability Support Worker to join our team supporting people with multiple disabilities, complex health needs and high support requirements in their homes and communities across Brisbane's western suburbs and Ipswich.
Our supports are primarily delivered in a 1:1 model and require experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centered support.
About Us
Empowered Futures is a small, values-driven organisation committed to enabling people with disabilities to live independently, build meaningful relationships, engage in their communities and live the life they choose.
We offer:
- A supportive and collaborative team culture
- Dedicated Participant Coordinators
- Strong family partnerships and person-centered practice
- Meaningful work supporting a small cohort of participants with complex needs
- Opportunities to be part of a highly skilled and respected team
Essential Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- Minimum 2 years' experience supporting people with complex and multiple disabilities including:
- Medication administration
- Full personal care
- Manual handling (including use of hoists)
- Experience providing supports in both home (SIL) and community environments
- A current QLD Driver Licence and confidence driving wheelchair-accessible vehicles (vans)
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Eligibility to obtain or hold a Blue Card and Yellow Card
- Availability to work a rotating 24/7 roster, including:
- Early mornings and through the day shifts
- Afternoon and into the evening shifts
- Regular active awake overnight shifts each fortnight
- Ability to work independently, show initiative and contribute positively within a team
- Confidence supporting participants with swimming and pool-based activities
Highly Desirable Experience
Experience supporting people with:
- Epilepsy management
- PEG feeding
- Positive Behaviour Support implementation
- Complex communication systems, including PODD, PECS and iGaze
Who We're Looking For
We are looking for people who:
- View disability support as a professional career
- Align with values of social justice, inclusion and human rights
- Are creative, proactive and committed to excellence
- Are passionate about empowering people with disabilities to live fulfilling lives
Important
This role is not suitable for school leavers, recent graduates, students seeking experience or applicants new to the disability sector.
If you do not have at least 2 years' experience supporting people with complex disabilities and cannot work active awake overnight shifts, please do not apply.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role to [email protected]
Applications will be assessed as they are received.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: From $49.00 per hour
Experience:
- working with individuals with disabilities: 2 years (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
