Disability Support Worker - Ayr

CPL; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Award conditions and hourly rate

Paid training & ongoing development

Career growth opportunities

Salary packaging up to $15900 per year

Flexible/varied shifts

Supportive team

Job summary

CPL is seeking casual and permanent part-time Disability Support Workers to assist people in Ayr and surrounding suburbs, with opportunities across Townsville and northern QLD. If you’re new or experienced and passionate about helping others, we’d love to hear from you.

You will support people to live independently, help with daily tasks, accompany them to appointments, assist with medication and mobility, and be part of a caring, person-centered team.

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others and delivering great outcomes.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• First Aid and CPR certificates current or willingness to obtain.
• Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening checks required (assistance available).
• Driver’s license and reliable transport preferred.

Responsibilities

• No two days are the same—support people to live independently and do what matters to them.
• Help with meals, cleaning and daily tasks.
• Support community participation and appointments or social activities.
• Provide medication support when required.
• Assist with mobility and hoists where needed.

Skills

Patience and customer service

Commitment to teamwork

Active listening

First Aid & CPR certificates

Blue Card & NDIS checks

Driver’s license or reliable transport

Job description

• Pay based on experience up to $47 per hour
• Casual & part-time opportunities available
• Help us to make a difference in people’s lives every day!

We’re looking for casual and permanent part-time Support Workers in Ayr and surrounding suburbs to join our team. Whether you’ve done this before or you’re new and passionate about helping others — we’d love to hear from you.

What you will be doing

No two days are the same — you’ll be supporting people to live independently and do the things that matter to them.

This could include:

• Helping with meals, cleaning and daily tasks
• Supporting someone to get out into the community
• Attending appointments or social activities
• Medication support
• Assisting with mobility (including hoists where required)

Why work with CPL?

• Award conditions and hourly rate that reflect experience
• Paid training & ongoing development (no experience needed to get started)
• Great opportunities for career growth and development across roles
• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year (for part-time employees)
• Work as part of a supportive and person-centred team

Shifts are available across a variety of times, and we will work with you to build a permanent roster that suits your availability.

We welcome applications from anyone interested, especially those available for:

• Early mornings (from 6am)

What you’ll need

• A passion for people and a focus on great customer service
• A commitment to working together to deliver great outcomes
• Great listening and respectful communication skills
• Current First Aid & CPR certificates (or willing to obtain)
• Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening Check (we can help you get these)
• Driver’s licence and/or reliable transport

About CPL

For over 75 years CPL has been partnering with people with disability and their families to create meaningful change.

Our mission is an inclusive society for all people where everyone has the same opportunities to participate, contribute and belong.

We are a leading registered community support provider across Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

Inclusive Employer

At CPL, you are welcome here. Inclusion is part of how we work every day. We are intentional in building a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we support every day. Visit our careers page to learn more.

Disability Support Worker

Community Services & Development Aged & Disability Support

Townsville & Northern QLD Australia - QLD