Children and Youth Disability Support Worker - Mudgeeraba Special School

TheirCare; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding

Ongoing professional development

Values-driven team

Job summary

TheirCare Plus in Mudgeeraba Special School is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to provide individualised and group support for children with complex needs, aligned with NDIS goals. You’ll work in a specialist school environment, focusing on safety, wellbeing and development in collaborative teams.

This role requires experience in disability services or education, a Certificate III level qualification in relevant fields, and current First Aid and NDIS checks.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability services, education, or related human services field.
• Confidence supporting children and young people with high and complex support needs.
• Knowledge of person-centred active support and inclusive practice.
• High attention to detail and safeguarding and quality.
• Alignment with Caring, Open, Engaged values.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised and group-based support for children and young people with complex disability needs.
• Implement programmes aligned with participants' NDIS goals.
• Maintain supervision, safety and wellbeing at all times.
• Collaborate within staff-to-participant ratio in a team environment.
• Support daily routines, transitions and behaviour strategies.
• Complete documentation and reporting per NDIS and internal quality requirements.
• Participate in ongoing training and reflective practice.

Skills

Disability services

Education

Person-centred active support

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III or higher in Education/Community & Social Services/Health & Medical/Disability & Aged Care/Allied Health

Job description

Children and Youth Disability Support Worker - Mudgeeraba Special School

TheirCare Plus is a registered NDIS provider specialising in delivering inclusive, evidence-informed programs for children and young people with complex disabilities.

We pride ourselves on supporting children and families through high-quality services that are person-centred, safe, and aligned with the NDIS Practice Standards. We work collaboratively with families and stakeholders to ensure every young person receives the support they need to thrive.

We are currently seeking a dedicated support worker to join our team in a specialist school environment. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in disability support, education, allied health assistance or youth services who are passionate about supporting children with diverse needs.

About your new role:

• Provide individualised and group-based support for children and young people with complex disability needs
• Implement engaging, developmentally appropriate programs aligned with participants' NDIS goals
• Maintain a high level of supervision and ensure safety and wellbeing at all times
• Work in a collaborative team environment within staff-to-participant ratio
• Support the daily routines, transitions and positive behaviour strategies
• Complete documentation and reporting in line with NDIS and internal quality requirements
• Participate in ongoing training and reflective practice

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in disability services, education, or a related human services field
• Confidence supporting children and young people with high and complex support needs
• Strong understanding of person-centred active support and inclusive practice
• High attention to detail and commitment to safeguarding and quality
• Alignment with our values: Caring, Open, Engaged

Requirements:

• Previous experience and confidence in the disability support and childcare sector is ideal but not essential
• Working towards or holding a relevant qualification at a minimum of Certificate III level in one of the following areas: Education, Community and Social Services, Health and Medical, Disability and Aged Care, or Allied Health.
• Must be available to work service hours: during school holiday periods (8:30am–5:30pm)
• EmployeeBlue Card.
• ValidHLTAID012 First Aid in a Childcare Setting(including First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis and Asthma training).
• NDIS Orientation Certificate.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check.Mandatory Reporting Certificate.
• Proof of Right to work in Australia.

Why Work with TheirCare Plus?

• Earn up to $47 per hour
• Be part of a growing NDIS provider with a strong commitment to quality and inclusion.
• Access structured onboarding, support, and ongoing professional development.
• Join a team that is values-driven, collaborative, and outcome-focused.