Disability Support Worker
Origin support services pty ltd
Brisbane, QLD, 4000, AU
Aged & Disability Support (Community Services & Development)
Casual/Vacation
Origin Support Services is seeking compassionate, motivated, and reliable Disability Support Workers to join our growing team across Brisbane West, Bayside, Logan, Brisbane North, and surrounding regions.
We provide person-centred support to people living with disabilities, helping them build independence, achieve their goals, and actively participate in their communities. Our services include:
- Supported Independent Living (SIL)
- Community Access
- Short-Term Accommodation (STA) and Respite Supports
This casual opportunity offers flexible shifts across a variety of locations and support settings, including weekdays, weekends, sleepovers, and overnight supports, with opportunities for ongoing employment for the right candidates.
About the Role
As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide quality care and support to participants both in their homes and within the community. You will play an important role in promoting independence, choice, and control while ensuring all participants are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting participants with daily living activities
- Building positive and meaningful relationships with participants
- Supporting participants to attend appointments and community activities
- Providing support within a Supported Independent Living (SIL) environment
- Assisting with community access, including shopping, recreation, and social activities
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised home environment
- Completing domestic tasks such as meal preparation, laundry, and general household duties
- Recording accurate shift notes and incident reports
- Supporting participants in line with their NDIS goals and support plans
- Ensuring participants’ rights, choices, privacy, and dignity are upheld at all times
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A current Driver’s Licence
- Access to a reliable vehicle with third-party insurance
- A current Yellow Card and Blue Card, or willingness to obtain them
- Full Australian working rights
- Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends, sleepovers, and overnight supports
- A positive, reliable, and participant-focused approach to support
Desirable Skills and Experience
While not essential, the following will be highly regarded:
- Certificate III or higher in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care, Community Services, or a related field
- Previous experience in disability support
- Experience supporting participants with high-intensity support needs
- Experience supporting participants living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), palliative care needs, or other complex physical support needs
- Nursing qualifications or experience
- Manual Handling training
- Experience using hoists and other assistive equipment
Why Join Origin Support Services?
- Flexible working arrangements
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Supportive and inclusive team environment
- Diverse and rewarding work where no two days are the same
- Opportunities for career progression and ongoing employment
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with disabilities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply.
Apply now through SEEK by clicking the “Apply” button.
