Disability Support Worker

My Care Living; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay $47/hr + super

Flexible & consistent hours

Training and guidance

Growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

My Care Living is seeking a dedicated female Disability Support Worker for active night shifts in Springwood. You will provide hands-on overnight support, including personal care, mobility help, and safe medication administration.

Ideal candidates have experience in NDIS or disability settings, are calm under pressure, and can document progress clearly. The role offers flexible hours and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience with NDIS or disability settings.
• Ability to manage high-intensity and complex care needs.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• First Aid and CPR to be current.

Responsibilities

• Deliver active overnight support including personal care and mobility assistance.
• Administer medication safely according to plans.
• Support high-intensity and complex care needs and wound care where required.
• Use hoists for transfers; maintain safe manual handling.
• Maintain accurate documentation and incident reports.
• Communicate clearly with participant, team and professionals.
• Follow support plans and work as part of a team.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

De-escalation

Medication administration

Wound care

Manual handling

Teamwork

NDIS knowledge

Education

Certificate III/IV in Individual Support

Job description

Experienced Disability Support Worker – Active Nights (Springwood)

$47 per hour + super | Casual | Flexible & consistent hours | Start ASAP

Join Our Passionate Team and Make a Real Difference!

My Care Living is seeking a dedicated and experienced female Disability Support Worker for active night shifts in the Springwood area.

This role requires a female support worker as a genuine occupational requirement due to personal care needs and participant preference.

This role is for someone who is calm under pressure, experienced in high-intensity support, and reliable when it matters. We are looking for a Support Worker who can manage complex needs, communicate clearly, and provide consistent, person-centred care.

Pay for active night shifts is $47 per hour + super.

Why Join My Care Living?

At My Care Living, we focus on quality care and a respectful team. We are a growing NDIS provider, and our standards come from people who take the work seriously and support each other properly.

We offer flexible and consistent hours for the right person. Check out more about us at: www.mycareliving.com.au

The Role

This is an active night role in Springwood. You will provide hands-on overnight support, not inactive monitoring.

You will:

• Deliver active overnight support, including personal care, mobility support, safety monitoring, and responding to needs throughout the night
• Administer medication safely and accurately according to support plans
• Support high-intensity and complex care needs, including wound care where required
• Use safe manual handling and hoists for transfers and mobility
• Respond calmly during periods of distress or complex behaviour, using patience and de-escalation
• Maintain clear, accurate, and timely documentation, progress notes, and incident reports
• Communicate effectively with the participant, team, and relevant professionals
• Work as part of a team, follow support plans, and be willing to learn

What We’re Looking For

• Female support worker (genuine occupational requirement due to personal care needs)
• Proven experience as a Support Worker in NDIS or disability settings
• Experience in high-intensity care supports
• Experience supporting participants with complex behaviours
• Confident and competent with medication administration
• Experience or willingness to manage wound care according to plans
• Strong manual handling skills and confidence using hoists
• High emotional intelligence — calm, patient, and resilient
• Ability to stay professional and not take things personally
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail and reliable documentation
• De-escalation skills and the ability to remain steady under pressure
• Reliable, consistent, and able to work as part of a team
• Willing to learn and follow support plans
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current First Aid and CPR
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable car with comprehensive insurance
• Certificate III or IV in Individual Support
• Experience in complex disability or high-intensity support
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module

What We Offer

• $47 per hour + super for active night shifts
• Flexible and consistent hours for the successful candidate
• Supportive team culture with clear expectations
• Training and guidance for the role
• Opportunity to grow with a values-driven provider

If you are an experienced, reliable female Support Worker who can manage complex needs, communicate well, and provide consistent active night support in Springwood, we would like to hear from you.