Disability Support Worker

MyPeople Disability and Support; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Internal career progression

Travel time & kilometre reimbursement

Job summary

MyPeople Disability and Support is seeking reliable Disability Support Workers to assist participants across Maroochydore and surrounding areas. Shifts vary by participant, with opportunities for ongoing casual and part-time roles.

You will provide in-home care, personal tasks, and community access to help participants live more independently. Ideal candidates are compassionate, punctual, and professional, with experience in disability support or aged care.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability support, aged care, or related field.
• Current Australian working rights.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care (showering, dressing, grooming) as needed.
• Assist with daily living tasks and light domestic duties.
• Support community access to appointments, social outings and activities.
• Assist with meal preparation and planning.
• Support participants with budgeting and daily planning.
• Provide transport to appointments and activities.
• Offer companionship and social engagement.
• Help participants build skills and independence toward goals.

Skills

Disability support experience

Aged care experience

Strong communication

Driver's licence

Independent work

Education

First Aid & CPR certificate

Job description

MyPeople Disability and Support – Maroochydore QLD

Location: Maroochydore QLD 4558 and surrounds

We are seeking reliable and experienced Disability Support Workers across Maroochydore QLD 4558 (and surrounds) and the surrounding areas to provide ongoing support for our NDIS participants.

We have ongoing work available across a range of locations, with hours and schedules varying by participant. Shifts and support types vary depending on individual needs, and we will match you with work that suits your availability, skills and preferred area.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is compassionate, reliable and professional, and enjoys making a genuine difference in the lives of people within the disability sector.

• Personal care, including showering, dressing and grooming
• Assistance with daily living tasks and domestic assistance
• Community access – supporting participants to attend appointments, social outings and activities
• Assistance with meal preparation
• Support with daily planning, decision-making and budgeting
• Transport assistance to and from appointments and activities
• Companionship and social support
• Assisting participants to build skills and independence in line with their goals

All tasks are performed in line with the participant's preferences, routine and care plan, with the focus on supporting their independence wherever possible.

About you

• Reliable and punctual
• Experienced in disability support, aged care, or a related field
• Comfortable working independently in a participant's home and community
• Friendly, respectful and professional
• Respectful of participant choice, control and privacy
• Able to remain calm and adaptable in a range of situations
• Available for ongoing work

Requirements

• Previous experience in disability support, aged care, nursing or a related field highly desirable
• Full Australian working rights
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate, or willingness to obtain
• Reliable transport and current driver's licence
• Experience working with NDIS participants is highly desirable. If you also have cleaning or domestic assistance experience, there may be opportunities for additional hours.

WHY WORK WITH US

• Paid travel time and kilometre reimbursement between shifts
• Ongoing casual and permanent part-time opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Internal career progression opportunities
• A supportive, friendly and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference in participants' lives

Job summary

Make a real difference — join our team providing disability support services to NDIS participants across Australia