Direct Support Worker

Better Tomorrow Support Services; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Better Tomorrow Support Services (BTSS) in Caboolture is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our Brisbane team and assist participants with high and complex support needs.

We value dignity, respect and person-centred practice, and we offer ongoing training, supervision and opportunities to develop specialist skills in complex disability and high-intensity supports. If you're passionate about helping people live meaningful lives in their communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with high and complex disability needs.
• Be able to work across a range of shifts.
• Experience with complex behavioural, mental health and disability-related supports.
• Experience providing high-intensity health supports (Diabetes).
• Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support strategies and working within PBS Plans.
• Promote choice, dignity, inclusion and cultural respect in every interaction.
• Support participants to access their community and maintain cultural connections.
• Current Blue Card, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain).
• Completion of Queensland Foundations of Child Safety Training or willingness to complete on onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support.
• Assist with daily living tasks and mobility.
• Document care activities clearly and timely.
• Support participants to access community activities and events.
• Maintain participant safety and wellbeing in day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Flexibility

Community engagement

Client-focused care

Education

Allied health student/graduate

Job description

Better Tomorrow Support Services – Caboolture QLD

North Brisbane & Surrounding Areas | Casual |

MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE WITH BTSS

At Better Tomorrow Support Services (BTSS), we believe quality support is about more than simply filling shifts.

We are committed to supporting people to live meaningful lives, build genuine community connections, achieve their goals, and maintain their cultural, spiritual and personal identities.

We're looking for experienced, caring and reliable Disability Support Workers to join our growing Brisbane team and support participants with high and complex support needs.

Are you ready to use your experience to support people with complex needs and be part of a team that truly values the work you do?

Do you have experience supporting people with complex disability, mental health, positive behaviour support, Supported Independent Living (SIL), or high intensity supports?

If you value dignity, respect, person-centred practice and helping people achieve meaningful goals, we'd love to hear from you.

If you're passionate about helping people live life beyond the home supporting participants to access their community, attend church or cultural activities, enjoy day and evening outings, and take part in experiences that reflect their personal beliefs, interests and goals we'd love to hear from you.

At BTSS, our team is supported through ongoing training, mentoring, supervision and opportunities to develop specialist skills in complex disability and high intensity supports.

WHY JOIN BTSS?

Salary Packaging Available

Ongoing Training & Professional Development

Career Development & Leadership Opportunities

Opportunities to Build Specialist Skills in Complex Disability and High-Intensity Supports

Direct Access to Experienced Leaders Who Understand the Job

A Team Culture Where People Matter

Join a Growing Organisation Making a Genuine Impact

24/7 Support and Guidance

Buddy Shifts and Structured Onboarding

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're seeking people who genuinely care about making a difference and are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

Highly Regarded Experience & Attributes

Experience supporting people with high and complex disability support needs

Be able to work across a range of shifts (Shift work required)

Experience supporting participants with complex behavioural, mental health and disability-related support needs

Experience providing high-intensity health supports (Diabetes)

Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support strategies and working within Positive Behaviour Support Plans

A proactive approach to supporting participants to access their community, build independence and engage in meaningful activities beyond the home

Commitment to promoting choice, dignity, inclusion and cultural respect in every interaction

Experience supporting participants to maintain connections with their culture, faith, community and personal interests, including church attendance, cultural events, education, volunteering, sporting activities and recreational pursuits

Strong communication, documentation and teamwork skills

Current students or graduates in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Social Work or other Allied Health disciplines are encouraged to apply and will be highly regarded

Experience driving participants within the community, including use of accessible vehicles

Current Blue Card, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain)

Completion of Queensland Foundations of Child Safety Training, or willingness to complete as part of onboarding

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

Current Driver's Licence

First Aid & CPR Certificate

NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)

Blue Card (Working with Children Check)

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including active nights and sleepovers

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

THIS IS MORE THAN A JOB

At BTSS, we don't just support people with daily tasks.

We support people to build independence, strengthen relationships, participate in their communities, maintain cultural and faith connections, pursue their interests, achieve personal goals and live the life they choose.

We value support workers who think beyond the four walls of a home and actively help participants create meaningful experiences and opportunities.