Disability Support Worker

Calm Tree; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Calm Tree is seeking experienced female Support Workers to support three female participants in a 1:3 SIL environment and provide 1:1 Community Access support in the Griffin area.

Applicants should have disability support experience, particularly with ASD, and a strong focus on capacity building, choice and control to help participants enhance independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support roles with a proven track record.
• Experience supporting people with ASD and upskilling capacity building.
• Strong understanding of choice, control and person-centered planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living skills and personal care.
• Provide medication support and health-related support as required.
• Support community participation and social/recreational activities.
• Help participants achieve individual goals and build independence.

Skills

Disability support

Autism support

Person-centered care

Job description

We are seeking experienced FEMALE Support Workers to support three female participants within a 1:3 Supported Independent Living (SIL) environment, as well as providing 1:1 Community Access support in the Griffin area.

This position is open to female applicants only. This is a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), due to the nature of the supports provided and participants’ privacy, dignity and personal care needs.

We’re looking for Support Workers who understand that quality, person-centered support builds independence, confidence and capacity. You’ll bring proven disability support experience, particularly supporting people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), together with a strong understanding of capacity building, choice and control.

Working alongside participants, you’ll assist with daily living skills, medication support, community participation, social and recreational activities, healthy lifestyle choices and supporting participants to achieve their individual goals.

Role & Availability Requirements

Qualified and experienced female Support Workers with relevant disability support experience.

Availability to work across a rotating roster, including weekdays, weekends, sleepover shifts and public holidays. Wednesday and Thursday availability is required.

SIL shifts are generally rostered 7:00am-3:00pm and 3:00pm-7am, with inactive sleepover shift.

1:1 Community Access supports are provided across weekdays and weekends, with shift times varying according to participants’ individual support needs and activities.

Flexibility is essential, as rostered hours may vary in response to participants’ support needs.

Who is Calm Tree

Calm Tree is a NDIS provider that delivers person-centered care and support services, across the Brisbane North, Gold Coast, Logan, Redland Bay and Morten Bay. At our core, Calm Tree values diversity, inclusion and community collaboration, and are committed to assisting people to improve the quality of life and level of independence.

With a growing participant base and growing team, we are searching for reliable, professional, and compassionate individuals who have a genuine desire to support individuals to develop capacity, build independence and achieve their life goals.

We take pride in delivering high-quality reliable services to people of all ages from different backgrounds and cultures and are looking to employ individuals who share our values and understand the different needs of participants.