Casual Disability Support Worker – Independent Living

Synapse; Deception Bay; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive remuneration with full sal­

Monthly rosters

Ongoing training and development

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Synapse is seeking casual Lifestyle Support Workers to assist individuals with brain injury and disability in the Moreton Bay region, including Deception Bay, Lawnton and Narangba. You will provide practical, personal, and social support to help clients live independently and stay connected to the community.

Role involves personal care, daily living tasks, meal prep, budgeting, and community access. Shift coverage includes AM/PM and sleepovers; knowledge of NDIS standards is beneficial.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a direct support worker role.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental health, or complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care, daily living tasks, and social engagement.
• Assist with meal preparation, cleaning, shopping, budgeting, and community access.
• Administer medication and support behaviours of concern as directed.
• Develop and implement individual plans.
• Complete case notes, incident reports, and required documentation.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with clients, families, staff and external providers.

Skills

Direct support experience

Disability support

NDIS knowledge

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Community Services, Disability Work

Tools

Case notes writing

Basic computer systems

Job description

Synapse is seeking casual Lifestyle Support Workers to assist individuals with brain injury and disability in the Moreton Bay region, including Deception Bay, Lawnton and Narangba. You will provide practical, personal, and social support to help clients live independently and stay connected to the community.

Role involves personal care, daily living tasks, meal prep, budgeting, and community access. Shift coverage includes AM/PM and sleepovers; knowledge of NDIS standards is beneficial.