Disability Support Worker

U Matter; Toogoom; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

U Matter is seeking a friendly, patient and reliable female support worker to assist a woman in Hervey Bay with daily activities at home and in the community. You’ll provide help with errands, appointments, domestic tasks and community access while respecting boundaries and promoting independence.

Experience in disability support is welcomed; training can be provided. You’ll need a valid driver’s license, a suitable insured vehicle, and current First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain them.

Qualifications

• A current driver’s license and a reliable, appropriately insured vehicle.
• Clear communication and the ability to follow guidance with confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to home and community support tasks.

Responsibilities

• Shopping and everyday errands for the participant.
• Attending appointments and accompanying to activities.
• Domestic assistance and household tasks at home.
• Support at home and helping access the community.
• Encourage choices and maintain independence.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Tools

Roster app

Job description

Job Description

At U Matter, we know how much the right support worker can mean to someone-because we're a family with lived experience of disability ourselves.

We're looking for a friendly, patient and reliable female support worker to support a woman in Hervey Bay with everyday activities at home and in the community.

We value someone who follows through, enjoys a conversation and takes the time to build trust while respecting personal and professional boundaries.

The role

You’ll support the participant with:

• Shopping and everyday errands


• Attending appointments


• Domestic assistance and household tasks


• Support at home and accessing the community


• Encouragement to make choices and maintain independence

About the Candidate

You’re warm, approachable and happy to have a chat. You listen without judgment, respect people’s choices and understand that reliable support makes a difference.

You’ll need:

• A current driver's licence and a reliable, appropriately insured vehicle suitable for transporting a participant


• Relevant screening clearances, or willingness to obtain them before starting


• Current First Aid and CPR, or willingness to obtain them before starting


• Clear communication and basic confidence using a phone app for rosters and shift notes


• A willingness to learn, follow guidance and maintain confidentiality

Experience in disability support is welcome, but we’re willing to train the right person. Relevant caring or life experience is also valued.

What we offer

Work Environment

• Casual weekday rates of $45.28-$46.70 per hour, including casual loading, with classification based on the role and your relevant experience and qualifications


• Superannuation, applicable penalty rates and allowances


• Training, guidance and direct communication with a local, family-run team


• A thoughtful matching process that considers both you and the participant