Age Care / Disability Support Worker

First Choice Support; Maryborough; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

First Choice Support in Maryborough, QLD, is hiring a Support Worker to empower clients to live independently at home. You will perform domestic tasks, meal prep, personal care, and assist with social activities according to each care plan.

The role requires a valid driver's license and reliable car, availability 8am–3pm Monday to Friday, and a National Police Check or willingness to obtain one. Prior aged care or disability support experience is preferred, but a great attitude and willingness

Qualifications

• Must have a current driver's license and reliable car.
• Available 8am–3pm, Mon–Fri; may require additional hours.
• Caring, patient, and empathetic with a passion for helping others.
• National Police Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Qualifications or experience in aged care, disability support, or community services preferred but not required.
• As we are new, hours will increase as clients join.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with domestic tasks and home maintenance.
• Prepare meals and plan nutrition.
• Support personal care and daily routines.
• Provide social support and accompany to appointments.
• Offer respite and palliative care support to caregivers.

Skills

Driver's license

Reliable car

Empathetic

Flexible schedule

Education

Aged care cert

Disability support

Community services

Job description

Job Description

As a Support Worker with First Choice, you will empower our clients to live independently, safely, and comfortably in their own homes. Duties are varied and rewarding, depending on each client's individual plan, and may include:

• Domestic Assistance: Light housekeeping, tidying, making beds and maintaining a clean home environment.
• Meal Preparation: Assisting with cooking, nutrition planning, and meal setup.
• Personal Care: Supporting clients with daily grooming, hygiene, and personal routines where needed.
• Social Support & Community Access: Accompanying clients to appointments, shopping trips, or social outings.
• Respite & Palliative Care: Providing compassionate care and relief for primary caregivers.

About the Candidate

• Someone with a current drivers license and reliable car
• Must be available for work from 8am to 3pm Monday to Friday and possibly more.
• A caring, patient, and empathetic nature with a true passion for helping others.
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain one).
• Relevant qualifications or experience in aged care, disability support, or community services (preferred, but a great attitude and willingness to learn are just as important!).
• As we are new, additional clients will come on board and hours will increase.