Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker

Origin Support Services Pty Ltd

Brisbane, QLD, 4000, AU

Mitchelton, QLD, 4053, AU

Disability Support (Community Services & Development)

Casual

Origin Support Services Pty Ltd is seeking a compassionate, resilient, and reliable Female Disability Support Worker to join our growing team in Brisbane, QLD.

At Origin Support Services, we provide person-centred, individualised support to people living with disabilities. Our services include:

• Community Access
• Supported Independent Living (SIL)

This opportunity is for a casual position supporting a participant in a 1:1 Supported Independent Living (SIL) environment. The successful candidate must have good availability, including active night shifts, weekends, and flexible hours, with the opportunity to progress into a permanent position for the right person.

Experience is preferred but not essential. We provide comprehensive on-the-job training along with access to a range of Origin Support Services resources and professional development opportunities.

About the Opportunity

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to a participant in a 1:1 SIL setting, assisting them both at home and within the community while promoting independence, dignity, choice, and control.

Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 support in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) environment.
• Assisting with daily living activities and personal support.
• Building positive, professional relationships with the participant.
• Supporting attendance at appointments and community outings.
• Assisting with community access, including shopping and recreational activities.
• Completing household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised home environment.
• Completing accurate shift notes and incident reports.
• Supporting the participant to achieve the goals outlined in their NDIS plan.
• Providing support during active night shifts, remaining awake and responsive throughout the shift to ensure participant safety and wellbeing.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Prefer Female applicant only
• Yellow Card (NDIS Worker Screening Clearance) or willingness to obtain one.
• Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or willingness to obtain one.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Your own reliable vehicle with comprehensive or third-party property insurance suitable for transporting participants.Clear English speaking and communication skills.
• PEG trained and/or experienced.
• Suction trained and/or experienced, including experience supporting participants with dysphagia.
• Manual handling trained and/or experienced.
• Strong understanding of person-centered and trauma informed support practices.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and resilient while supporting participants with complex behaviours and emotional regulation needs.
• Full working rights within Australia.
• Availability to work weekends, flexible shifts, and active overnight shifts when required.

Desirable (but not essential)

• Certificate III or higher in Individual Support, Community Services, or a related qualification.
• Experience supporting participants with complex or high-intensity needs.
• Expereince implementing Positive Behaviour Support strategies and Behaviour Support Plans.
• Previous experience in disability support or a similar role.
• Strong English communication skills and ability to build rapport with participants.
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Origin Support Services?

• Flexible casual roster with ongoing opportunities.
• Annual performance-based pay reviews.
• Supportive and experienced management team.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Meaningful work where you can make a genuine difference in someone’s life.
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent position for the right candidate.

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