Casual Disability Support Worker — Growth, Training & Start

IFYS; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual to part-time transition

Immediate start

Training provided

Competitive hourly rates

Sleepover allowance

Mentorship from experienced leaders

Paid induction and buddy shifts

Wellbeing reimbursement

CALM Premium App access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IFYS is seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide daily assistance in Supported Independent Living settings across the Sunshine Coast. You’ll use a strengths-based approach to help participants gain independence, life skills and personal goals.

Open to experienced workers or newcomers with motivation to learn; casual role with potential move to part-time, immediate start pending licensing and compliance. Training is provided, including Maybo safety instruction.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disability, either professionally or through lived experience.
• Genuine interest in entering the field with relevant study completed or in progress.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency for documentation.
• Flexible availability to work a rotating roster (may include day, afternoon, night, sleepovers and weekend shifts).
• Physical capability to perform manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities and personal care.
• Support activities and appointments to promote independence.
• Help with life skills, recreation, learning and community access.
• Document daily notes, admin tasks and incident reports.
• Support behaviour strategies under Positive Behaviour Support Plans.

Skills

Experience with disability support

Genuine interest in the field

Interpersonal communication

Computer proficiency

Roster flexibility

Manual handling capability

Education

Cert IV in Mental Health or MH First Aid (desirable)

Job description

IFYS is seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide daily assistance in Supported Independent Living settings across the Sunshine Coast. You’ll use a strengths-based approach to help participants gain independence, life skills and personal goals.

Open to experienced workers or newcomers with motivation to learn; casual role with potential move to part-time, immediate start pending licensing and compliance. Training is provided, including Maybo safety instruction.