Disability Support Worker

Able Australia; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Retail discounts

Health insurance

Gym memberships

Annual leave loading

Supportive team

Career development

Coaching

Values-driven culture

Job summary

Able Australia in Ipswich, QLD is seeking a Disability Support Worker to support clients under NDIS plans. The role involves helping participants engage in activities, build independence and form meaningful relationships.

The position is casual with shifts including sleepovers. Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging, retail discounts, health insurance, annual leave loading and career development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Available to work across a variety of shifts - including sleepovers
• Available for a minimum 3 days per week
• Experience working in the Disability sector
• Intermediate computer skills (ie: using Microsoft Outlook, documentation in a client management tool/CRM, Carelink +).
• Right to work in Australia
• Yellow Card with NDIS registration
• Valid First Aid & CPR

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage clients to participate in activities aligned with their hobbies, interests, and goals in their NDIS support plans.
• Build meaningful relationships and promote independence for people we support.

Skills

Disability sector experience

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Education

Disability/Support qualification in progress

Tools

Carelink+

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Title: Disability Support Worker
Location: Ipswich QLD
Salary: $36.22 - $39.53 per hour + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Casual

Join our team to help create better days, every day. You will support and encourage our clients to participate in a range of activities aligned with their hobbies, interests, and goals outlined in their NDIS support plans. Building meaningful relationships and promoting independence, you'll help create positive outcomes and enriching experiences for the people we support.

Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:

• Available to work across a variety of shifts - including sleepovers
• Available for a minimum 3 days per week
• Experience working in the Disability sector
• Intermediate computer skills (ie: using Microsoft Outlook, documentation in a client management tool/CRM, Carelink +).
• Right to work in Australia
• Yellow Card with NDIS registration
• Valid First Aid & CPR

Highly regarded and desirable:

• A relevant qualification in Disability, Individual Support, Allied Health, Mental Health or working towards it.

At Able Australia we offer:

• More money in your pocket with Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging benefits.
• Save on everyday spending with exclusive discounts at hundreds of retailers, including Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Airbnb, flights, hotels and more.
• Support your wellbeing with discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships.
• Enjoy more from your holidays with 17% annual leave loading.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team where your ideas are valued and your contribution matters.
• Grow your career with confidence through ongoing learning, development and leadership opportunities.
• Receive the support you need to succeed with regular coaching, supervision and guidance.
• Join a values-driven organisation where Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness are at the heart of everything we do.
• Make a genuine difference every day and help create better days, every day.

ABOUT ABLE AUSTRALIA

For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness, across Victoria, Tasmania, ACT, and Queensland.

Committed to the values of Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness, we provide high quality supports that reflect evidence-based best practice. We strive to provide the best quality care, achieving 'Better Days Every Day'.

If you have any further questions please contact Kaysha Dreimann, Recruitment Coordinator at *******@ableaustralia.org.au