Disability Support Worker

Good Vibes; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

GoodVibes - Quality Compassionate Services is seeking qualified Disability Supports Workers for the Pimpama and Coomera areas. The rosters are flexible and set weekly according to availability, with one to two sleepovers per week.

Shifts run 6 am–3 pm or 3 pm–6 am, alternating based on availability. Experience with young adults who have high physical behaviours and verbal behaviours is required, along with knowledge of restrictive practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with mental health, complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Ability to redirect and understand restrictive practices.
• 3+ years of industry experience with similar client groups.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Disability Worker Screening Check and Blue Card.
• Current QLD driver's license.
• Certificate III or IV in Disability Support or Certificate IV in Community Services.

Responsibilities

• Support people with mental health and complex needs, including managing behaviours.
• Maintain accurate shift notes and incident reports.
• Follow Individual Support Plans, Healthcare and Behaviour Support Plans.
• Work as part of a team and communicate effectively in English.

Skills

Mental health

Behaviour management

Verbal & physical behaviours

Administrative skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Cert III/IV Disability Support

Cert IV Community Services

Job description

GoodVibes - Quality Compassionate Services is currently seeking qualified Disability Supports Workers in the Pimpama and Coomera areas. Good Vibes is focused on work-life balance, and therefore, the rosters for shifts are flexible and not set; you are rostered weekly according to your availability. This role requires one to two sleepovers a week.

Shift hours will be either from 6 am to 3 pm or from 3 pm to 6 am the following day. These shifts will alternate based on your availability.

The current need is for male and female disability support workers with the experience and skills to work with young adults with high physical behaviours and constant verbal behaviours. Applicants must have experience with redirection with an understanding of what restrictive practice is.

In-house induction training will be given prior to any support shifts allocated. Evidence of your understanding of the requirements of the role will be assessed at the conclusion of the training.

We have a growing family and are seeking dedicated, committed, and compassionate Disability Support Workers. We pride ourselves on delivering comprehensive and person-centred services that make a genuine difference in people’s lives.

Some of the key responsibilities in this role will include, but not be limited to:

• Experience working with people with mental health needs, complex needs, challenging behaviours, verbal and physical abuse, and various physical disabilities
• Strong administrative skills in a digital environment to keep accurate participant shift notes, complete incident reports, restrictive practice reporting when required, and complete necessary monthly reports for compliance reporting
• Be able to follow and implement Individual Support Plans, Healthcare, Positive Behaviour Support Plans and Allied Support Teams requirements
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Effective communication skills, both written and spoken with a good command of English

Essential Requirements:

• A keen focus on Person Centredness
• Must have at least 3 years industry experience in dealing with people with complex needs, mental health needs, challengingbehaviours, and verbal abuse
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Disability Worker Screening Check and Blue Card
• Current QLD driver’s license
• Certificate III or IV in Disability Support or Certificate IV in Community Services