Casual Disability Support Worker: Build Independence

No Limits Support; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Home and Community Support Specialists is seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker to provide home care and community support to a young man with ASD living with his family in Karalee, Queensland. The casual role offers 10-15 hours per week across Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

You will help build independence, support daily living skills, and promote community participation with a person-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability sector is required.
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder is desirable.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours.
• Person-centred and strengths-based support approach.
• Calm, patient and professional.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check current.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Home care and community access support.
• Assistance with daily living skills and personal care.
• Supporting independence, confidence and social engagement.
• Encouraging skill development and goal achievement.
• Supporting positive behaviour and responding to challenging behaviours.
• Working collaboratively with family members and the broader support team.

Skills

Disability support

ASD experience

Challenging behaviours

Person-centred

Independence support

Communication

Job description

Home and Community Support Specialists is seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker to provide home care and community support to a young man with ASD living with his family in Karalee, Queensland. The casual role offers 10-15 hours per week across Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

You will help build independence, support daily living skills, and promote community participation with a person-centred approach.