Disability Support Worker

Life skill disability support; North Lakes; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health First Aid training

Ongoing learning and development

Guidance and support from management

Job summary

Life Skill Disability Support in North Lakes, QLD is seeking passionate Disability Support Workers for immediate start across the Moreton Bay region. You will provide person-centred assistance, help participants with daily living, community access and meaningful activities, while maintaining safety and dignity.

We value reliability, willingness to learn, and strong teamwork. Training and ongoing support are provided, with flexible shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and

Qualifications

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Working with Children Check/Blue Card where required
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate
• Relevant evidence of identity and working rights
• Additional screening, training or competency requirements relevant to the participants they will support

Responsibilities

• Support participants with daily living activities
• Assist participants to access the community and attend appointments
• Encourage independence, choice and skill development
• Support social participation and meaningful activities
• Provide personal care and household assistance where required
• Follow participant support plans and risk-management strategies
• Complete progress notes and required documentation
• Communicate effectively with participants, families and the support team
• Respond calmly and professionally to changing situations
• Maintain professional boundaries and safeguarding participant rights

Job description

Life skill disability support – North Lakes QLD

Disability Support Workers - Immediate Start

Moreton Bay Region | Flexible Opportunities Available

Life Skill Disability Support is urgently seeking passionate, reliable and compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our growing team across the Moreton Bay region.

We believe that qualifications and experience are valuable, but attitude, reliability and a genuine commitment to supporting people are just as important. If you are enthusiastic, respectful and willing to learn, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support that reflects each participant’s individual needs, preferences, strengths and goals.

Depending on the participant and shift, your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting participants with daily living activities
• Assisting participants to access the community and attend appointments
• Encouraging independence, choice and skill development
• Supporting social participation and meaningful activities
• Providing personal care and household assistance where required
• Following participant support plans, risk-management strategies and individual routines
• Completing accurate progress notes and other required documentation
• Communicating effectively with participants, families and the broader support team
• Responding calmly and professionally to changing or unexpected situations
• Maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and safeguarding participant rights

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for people who:

• Genuinely care about supporting people with disability
• Treat every person with dignity, respect and kindness
• Are dependable, punctual and committed to their rostered shifts
• Want to help participants build independence and achieve their goals
• Can develop positive and professional relationships
• Communicate clearly and work effectively as part of a team
• Are patient, adaptable and able to remain calm under pressure
• Can follow instructions, support plans and organisational procedures
• Are willing to learn and participate in ongoing training
• Can complete clear, accurate and timely documentation
• Hold a current driver’s licence and have access to a reliable, appropriately insured vehicle

Previous disability support experience and relevant qualifications are highly regarded; however, they are not essential for the right applicant. Training, guidance and participant-specific orientation can be provided to suitable candidates.

Mandatory Requirements

Successful applicants must hold, or be willing and able to promptly obtain:

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Working with Children Check/Blue Card, where required
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module certificate
• Relevant evidence of identity and working rights
• Any additional screening, training or competency requirements relevant to the participants they will support

Employment and commencement will be subject to satisfactory screening, reference checks and completion of LSAS onboarding requirements.

Availability across a range of shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and public holidays, is highly regarded. Please clearly outline your availability in your application.

Why Join LSAS?

At Life Skill Adventure and Support Services, you will be part of a team that values compassion, reliability and genuine connection. We are committed to supporting our workers to strengthen their knowledge, confidence and practical skills.

We offer:

• Mental Health First Aid training provided to staff
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Guidance and support from an approachable management team
• Opportunities to gain experience supporting people with diverse needs
• Meaningful work that promotes participant choice, independence and achievement
• The opportunity to grow within a passionate and expanding organisation