Disability & Child Safety Support Worker

Direct Care Resources; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible roster options

Paid induction and travel reimbursemen

Certificate IV training opportunities

Overtime where available

Career growth opportunities

Regular supervision and support

Job summary

Direct Care Resources is seeking compassionate, dependable Support Workers across the Logan and Ipswich regions, helping people access Disability Services and Child Safety.

As a Support Worker, you’ll support participants to maintain routines, build independence and participate in their communities, while receiving ongoing guidance from experienced leaders and a supportive team at DCR.

Join a long‑standing Queensland-based organisation committed to safety, quality and meaningful relationships.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be enrolled in a minimum Certificate IV in Community Services or related field.
• Current Queensland Open or P2 Driver Licence.
• Reliable vehicle with current registration and comprehensive insurance.
• Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• A valid Blue Card.
• A valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
• Child Safety Division LCS2 Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support everyday living activities including personal care and meals.
• Assist participants to attend school, appointments and community activities.
• Build trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Apply person-centred and trauma-informed approaches to support emotional wellbeing.
• Respond to behavioural and complex support needs.
• Administer medication per plans.
• Complete shift notes, handovers and incident reports.
• Collaborate with families and stakeholders to provide consistent support.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Communication skills

Professional boundaries

First Aid & CPR

Education

Certificate IV in Community Services

Certificate IV in Disability

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Related field certificate

Job description

Disability & Child Safety Support Workers | North Brisbane

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

Direct Care Resources is seeking compassionate, dependable and experienced Support Workers across the Logan and Ipswich regions.

You will support people accessing Disability Services and Child Safety services to feel safe, maintain everyday routines, build independence, participate in their communities and work towards goals that are meaningful to them.

At DCR, you are more than a name on a roster. We take the time to understand our participants, build consistent support teams and provide our workers with ongoing guidance from experienced leaders.

If you value trust, consistency and person-centred support, we would love to hear from you.

About Direct Care Resources

For more than 28 years, Direct Care Resources has supported people with complex care needs across South East Queensland.

We provide Supported Independent Living, disability support and Child Safety services, with a strong focus on safety, service quality and meaningful relationships.

As a Support Worker, you may support people living with physical, intellectual or psychosocial disability, as well as children and young people in out-of-home care.

Locations

Opportunities Are Available Across

• Burpengary
• Geebung
• Bald Hills
• Warner
• North Lakes
• Mango Hill.

Travel across the region may be required depending on participant needs and available shifts.

What You’ll Do

• Support everyday living activities, including personal care, household tasks, meal preparation and healthy routines
• Assist people to attend school, appointments, recreational activities and community outings
• Build trusted and respectful relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
• Apply person-centred and trauma-informed approaches to support emotional wellbeing
• Respond appropriately to individual behavioural and complex support needs
• Administer medication in accordance with policies, procedures and individual support plans
• Complete shift notes, handovers and incident reports accurately and professionally
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other stakeholders to provide consistent support

About You

You understand that quality support is built through patience, consistency and respect.

You can remain calm under pressure, communicate confidently and adapt your approach to meet individual needs. You are comfortable working independently while staying connected with your broader team.

You Will Also

• Bring a genuine commitment to participant safety, choice and wellbeing
• Be adaptable across different participants and support environments
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate reliability, sound judgement and professional boundaries
• Be available for a range of shifts, including weekends, sleepovers, overnight shifts and varied roster patterns

Qualifications and Essential Requirements

To be considered, you must hold, be completing or be enrolled in a minimum Certificate IV qualification in:

• Community Services
• Disability
• Youth Work
• Mental Health
• A closely related field

You Will Also Require

• A current Queensland Open or P2 Driver Licence
• A reliable vehicle with current registration and comprehensive insurance
• Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• A valid Blue Card
• A valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Child Safety Division LCS2 Clearance

Why Join DCR?

At DCR, we recognise the skill, commitment and responsibility our Support Workers bring to their roles.

You Will Have Access To

• Flexible roster options designed to fit your lifestyle
• Ongoing AM, PM, weekend and sleepover shifts
• Paid induction and travel reimbursement
• Heavily subsidised Certificate IV training opportunities through our training partners
• Additional shift opportunities, including overtime where available
• Experience across complex supports, SIL and specialised care environments
• Ongoing learning, skill development and career growth opportunities
• Regular supervision, coaching and support from experienced leaders
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive and inclusive team where your contribution is valued

Benefits are available to eligible employees and may vary depending on employment type and organisational requirements.