Disability Support Worker

RGIT Australia; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Angelic Care is seeking a reliable Disability Support Worker to provide personalised assistance to an NIISQ participant living in Edmonton. The role focuses on helping the client reconnect with the community, attend appointments, and build independence while navigating mobility and daily activities.

We require a male worker with NDIS screening clearance, Blue Card, First Aid/CPR, and a valid licence. Casual weekday shifts in Edmonton, QLD are offered with a four-hour shift structure.

Qualifications

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance is required.
• Current Blue Card (QLD) is preferred.
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability or related qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the participant to access the community safely.
• Assist with manual wheelchair mobility during outings.
• Support attendance at appointments, therapy and community activities.
• Plan enjoyable, meaningful and goal-focused activities.
• Encourage independence, choice and confidence.
• Provide companionship and social support.
• Communicate effectively with the participant, family and care team.
• Complete accurate progress notes and documentation.
• Follow care plans, risk assessments and organisational procedures.

Skills

Companionship

Empathy

Clear communication

Dependability

Wheelchair support experience

Education

Certificate III or IV in Individual Support/Disability

NDIS Worker Orientation Module

First Aid and CPR certificates

Job description

Cairns, Queensland 4870, Australia A$33 - A$38

Casual Temporary Entry Level

Posted 28 Jul 2026

Description

Angelic Care is seeking a reliable, patient and experienced Disability Support Worker to provide individualised support to an adult NIISQ participant living in Edmonton.

The participant is a 61-year-old man living with an acquired brain injury and mobility impairment following a workplace accident. He uses a manual wheelchair for community access but currently manages his personal care independently.

The participant would like support to reconnect with his community, attend appointments and activities, and build greater independence and confidence outside the home.

Applicants should ideally have some flexibility between Monday and Friday for four hour shift type.

About the role

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the participant to access the community safely
• Assisting with manual wheelchair mobility during outings
• Supporting attendance at appointments, therapy and community activities
• Planning enjoyable, meaningful and goal-focused activities
• Encouraging independence, choice and confidence
• Providing companionship and social support
• Communicating effectively with the participant, his family and the wider care team
• Completing accurate progress notes and required documentation
• Following all care plans, risk assessments and organisational procedures

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, dependable and emotionally steady
• Respectful of participant choice, dignity and independence
• Confident supporting someone with an acquired brain injury and mobility limitations
• Comfortable assisting a manual wheelchair user in the community
• A clear and effective communicator
• Able to build trust and provide consistent support
• Interested in community participation and supporting meaningful goals

Experience supporting people with acquired brain injuries, neurological injuries or physical disabilities will be highly regarded.

The participant has expressed a preference for a male support worker. Compatibility, communication style and the participant’s right to choice will be considered as part of the matching process. All suitably qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Current Blue Card
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• Australian Driver Licence
• Reliable and insured vehicle
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of assisting with wheelchair-based community access
• Availability for regular weekday shifts
• Strong written communication and progress-note skills
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability or a related qualification
• Experience supporting people with acquired brain injuries
• Manual handling or wheelchair support training
• Experience delivering community access supports
• Casual Disability Support Worker position
• Located in Edmonton, Queensland
• Regular weekday shifts

Company Overview

Angelic Care is a boutique, locally owned Gold Coast organisation founded on lived experience, clinical knowledge, and a deep commitment to empowering others. We proudly support children and adults across the Gold Coast, Northern Rivers, Logan, and South Brisbane regions. Our services are person-centred, high-quality, and designed to support individuals to live with dignity, independence, and confidence. We work alongside people living with a diverse range of disabilities, including intellectual disability, chromosomal conditions, acquired brain injury, spinal injury, physical disability, mental health conditions, and chronic illness. Every support plan is tailored — because we recognise that every person’s journey is unique. At Angelic Care, culture matters. We believe in leading with compassion, accountability, and excellence. Our team operates under the philosophy of #TogetherAsOne, where collaboration, integrity, and respect guide everything we do. We are more than a service provider, we are a community committed to changing a life a day through purpose driven care.