Compassionate Disability Support Worker - Sleepover Roster

Endeavour Foundation; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 peryear

Entertainment packaging up to $2,650 p

Employee Assistance Program

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Corporate discounts

Paid parental leave and recognition

Job summary

Endeavour Foundation in Caboolture is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) service on a permanent 32-hour per fortnight roster, with four sleepover shifts per fortnight.

You will provide one-on-one in-home support, focusing on calm, patient, and person-centred care. The role emphasizes communication, independence, and a safe, supportive daily routine, including proactive handling of escalating situations.

Qualifications

• Calm, patient and confident; capable of consistent, person-centred support.
• Ability to work with complex needs and behaviours of concern with de-escalation.
• Strong judgement and problem-solving to respond independently to changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support.
• Encourage independence and participation in everyday activities.
• Support communication to help express preferences and needs.
• Build positive routines and maintain a safe, supportive environment.
• Use proactive strategies to prevent escalations and respond appropriately.
• Support community access, appointments and recreational activities.
• Complete documentation and incident reporting as required.

Skills

Patience

De-escalation

Problem solving

Independent thinking

Relationship building

Calm under pressure

Person-centred approach

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) advantageous

Tools

Electronic documentation

Job description

Endeavour Foundation in Caboolture is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) service on a permanent 32-hour per fortnight roster, with four sleepover shifts per fortnight.

You will provide one-on-one in-home support, focusing on calm, patient, and person-centred care. The role emphasizes communication, independence, and a safe, supportive daily routine, including proactive handling of escalating situations.