Disability Support Worker

Accord Care; Morayfield; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Job summary

Accord Care Qld Pty in Morayfield, QLD is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide SIL support to participants with mental-health conditions and cognitive impairment, including a non-verbal Rett syndrome participant. You will follow individual support plans, assist with daily living, mealtime management, mobility, PBSPs and medication support, ensuring safety and dignity.

We offer shifts including morning, afternoon and sleepover, with competitive pay up to $46.70 per hour

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent.
• Experience supporting people with disability and mental-health conditions.
• Ability to follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans and individual support strategies.
• Current open Australian driver's licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one.
• Availability to work the advertised roster including afternoon and sleepover shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support with personal care, grooming, dressing and daily living activities.
• Support a non-verbal participant with Rett syndrome and respond to cues.
• Follow mealtime management plans and ensure safe eating and drinking practices.
• Provide mobility assistance and supervision, considering balance and falls risks.
• Understand and implement PBSPs and follow individual support strategies.
• Support participants with mental-health conditions and cognitive impairment.
• Assist with medication support per training and procedures.
• Support household tasks, meal prep, shopping, appointments and community participation.
• Maintain progress notes, medication records and incident documentation.
• Promote participants' dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Non-verbal communication

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

About Accord Care

ACCORD CARE is trusted in the provision of person-centred disability support services to NDIS participants. We provide Supported Independent Living (SIL), In-Home Care, Community Participation, Short-Term Accommodation (STA) and Community Nursing.

Our team is committed to delivering safe, high-quality and individualised support that promotes independence, dignity, choice and community inclusion.

About the Role

We are seeking compassionate, reliable and experienced Disability Support Workers to join our team in Morayfield, QLD, providing Supported Independent Living (SIL) support to participants with mental-health conditions, cognitive impairment and mobility-related support needs.

The role includes supporting a participant with Rett syndrome, who is non-verbal and requires assistance with communication, mealtime management and daily activities. The participant is mobile but can be unsteady on their feet and requires appropriate supervision and mobility support to maintain safety.

Workers must be confident following individual support plans, understanding non-verbal communication and implementing prescribed mealtime management and Positive Behaviour Support strategies.

Available Shifts

The roster includes the following shifts:

• Morning: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm

• Afternoon + Sleepover: 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm, followed by a sleepover shift from 10:00 pm – 6:00 am the following morning.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred support with personal care, grooming, dressing and daily living activities.

• Support a non-verbal participant with Rett syndrome, recognising and responding to their communication cues and individual needs.

• Follow mealtime management plans and ensure safe eating and drinking practices.

• Provide appropriate mobility assistance and supervision, considering balance difficulties and falls risks.

• Understand and implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSPs) and follow individual support strategies.

• Support participants with mental-health conditions and cognitive impairment.

• Assist with medication support in accordance with training, authorisation and organisational procedures.

• Support household tasks, meal preparation, shopping, appointments and community participation.

• Maintain accurate progress notes, medication records and incident documentation.

• Promote participants' dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III in Individual Support or an equivalent relevant qualification.

• Previous experience supporting people with disability and mental-health conditions.

• Understanding of mealtime management plans and safe eating and drinking practices.

• Ability to follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans and individual support strategies.

• Experience supporting people with mobility difficulties, balance issues and falls risks.

• Good communication and observation skills, including the ability to recognise non-verbal communication.

• Current open Australian driver's licence.

• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.

• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willingness to obtain one.

• Availability to work the advertised roster, including the attached afternoon and sleepover shifts.

Experience supporting participants with Rett syndrome or similar complex support needs will be highly regarded.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of up to $46.70 per hour + 12% superannuation.

• Participant-specific induction and training.

• Opportunities to develop skills in disability and mental-health support.

• A supportive team environment.

• Meaningful work where you can make a positive difference in people's lives.