Disability Support Worker

Achieve Australia; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Car leasing

Counselling

Flexible leave

Wellness programs

Paid induction

Internal promotion

Job summary

Achieve Australia is seeking a Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred quality support to people with a disability, helping them set and reach goals and make choices about how to live the life they choose.

You will support clients with daily living tasks, use aids, help with community access, document case notes, and maintain safety and dignity. Qualifications include Cert IV in Disability or Individual Support, with strong interpersonal skills and NDIS knowledge.

Qualifications

• Qualificaçao minimum Cert IV in Disability or Individual Support.
• Stong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Understanding of NDIS and Code of Conduct.
• Commitment to Workplace Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide an enjoyable, respectful, and safe environment for clients.
• Assist with personal/physical care including grooming, toileting, meals, and mobility.
• Support use of aids and devices and personal equipment.
• Enable participation in hobbies, interests and community activities.
• Assist clients to access transport and community services.
• Document care including case notes and medical records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Adaptability

NDIS knowledge

Code of Conduct

Workplace Health and Safety

Education

Cert IV in Disability

Certificate IV in Individual Support

Job description

Working at Achieve is more than just a job.

Our team makes a real difference in people’s lives every day - and we make sure to support our staff too. We create a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

We welcome people from all backgrounds because we know that different experiences, languages, and cultures help us better support our clients and make Achieve stronger.

We’re committed to making sure everyone can take part - whether that’s through physical access or by making sure people feel included in how things are done and how decisions are made.

Achieve Australia is a for purpose community organisation that provides services to people with disability and an NDIS- registered provider.

About the role:

As a Disability Support Worker at Achieve Australia, your primary goal is to provide person-centered quality support services to people with a disability. You will support our clients to set and reach goals that are important to them and make decisions about how best to live the life they choose.

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide an enjoyable, respectful, and safe environment for all people we support.
• Provide personal/physical care and support to clients including, but not limited to, grooming, toileting, meal preparation and assistance, home support, transport and medication administration.
• Support the use of physical and communication aids and devices and other personal equipment where required.
• Provide support that will enable clients to participate successfully in individual interests, hobbies, and relationships in the community.
• Support clients to access recreational services, transport services, including public transport, taxis, Achieve Australia vehicles.
• Advocate for and assist clients, their families, and significant people in their lives to access and engage with community.
• Complete client documentation including writing case notes, updating our client management system, communication booklets, and medical documentation.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Relevant qualifications (minimum Cert IV in Disability or Individual Support).
• Strong interpersonal, role modelling, and customer service skills.
• Problem-solving abilities with an ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Understanding of and commitment to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Code of Conduct and Workplace Health and Safety.
• Awareness of human rights and challenges facing individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to transport clients in Achieve Australia vehicles (automatic gearbox) across the region. Candidates without a current QLD driver’s licence are subject to a risk assessment.
• Experience in working with and supporting adults and/or children with complex disability.

Great employee benefits

• Salary packaging options mean you keep more of your take home pay before tax.
• Car leasing is another salary packaging option.
• Free personal and financial counselling for you and your family.
• Range of paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
• Support for a healthy lifestyle, access to fitness passport memberships and wellness programs.
• Regular training and support to succeed in your role, including paid induction for frontline staff.
• A strong record of promoting from within.

Achieve Australia takes safe hiring seriously. We want to make sure the people we support are safe and well, and we expect all staff to help make that happen.

As part of applying for a job with us, you might need to go through some checks before you start. These could include things like:

• Reference checks
• National Police check
• NDIS Worker Check
• Blue Card
• Verification of your right to work in Australia.

Please note that a criminal history does not automatically affect employment opportunities.

Accessibility and more information

If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you apply, participate in the process and set you up for success, please reach out—we’re here to support you.

Reasonable adjustments are also available to support staff in their roles beyond recruitment.

If you’d like a copy of the role description, have questions about the role, or need help applying, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 02 9066 5550.

To learn more about Achieve Australia, visit our website: www.achieveaustralia.org.au