Disability Support Worker - Caboolture, Petrie or Woody Point

Endeavour; North Lakes; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Entertainment benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development opportunities

Discounts on private health insurance

Job summary

Endeavour Foundation in Caboolture, Petrie or Woody Point is seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living teams. You’ll help people live as independently as possible with person-centred care in their homes.

You’ll work with the people we support and your team to understand goals, routines and support needs. Responsibilities include personal care, daily living tasks, meal planning, appointments and community activities, plus documenting changes and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with disability in SIL or residential settings.
• Ability to work with individuals with complex needs and behaviours of concern.
• Follow support plans with compassionate assertiveness.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support daily living activities.
• Assist with meal planning, cooking, appointments and community activities.
• Document important changes or concerns and communicate clearly with team.

Skills

Disability support experience

Person-centred care

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Documentation

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Disability Support Worker - Caboolture, Petrie or Woody Point

We’re looking for experienced Disability Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) teams in either Caboolture, Petrie or Woody Point. You’ll support people with disability to live as independently as possible while providing consistent, person-centred care in their homes.

These roles suit support workers who can build trust, stay calm under pressure and provide clear, confident guidance when situations become challenging.

Make an impact at Endeavour Foundation

You’ll work alongside the people we support and your team to understand each person’s goals, routines and support needs. Your work may include:

• Supporting people with personal care, daily living tasks and household routines.
• Helping people develop skills and work towards their NDIS goals.
• Assisting with meal planning, cooking, appointments and community activities.
• Following Positive Behaviour Support Plans and responding appropriately to behaviours of concern.
• Communicating clearly with colleagues and documenting important changes or concerns.
• Helping people maintain connections with family, friends and their community.

You have strong, hands‑on disability support experience, ideally in a SIL or residential setting. You’re comfortable supporting people with complex needs and behaviours of concern, and you know how to be both compassionate and appropriately firm. You can set clear boundaries, follow support plans and take a confident lead when a situation calls for it, while always treating the person with dignity and respect.

We’re also looking for:

• Experience providing personal care and supporting daily living activities.
• The ability to work effectively with a team and communicate clearly in written notes.
• A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or a related qualification, preferred.
• Availability to work shifts that meet the needs of the homes.
• Good computer skills, including familiarity with Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A current or willingness to obtain a Working with Children Check (Blue Card), NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card), First Aid and CPR certification, and a National Criminal History Check.
• An open driver’s licence and comprehensive insurance on your vehicle.

What benefits can Endeavour offer you?

• Salary packaging: Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax‑free to increase your take‑home pay.
• Entertainment benefits: Use up to $2,650 of pre‑tax income for eligible entertainment expenses, such as meals and holiday accommodation.
• Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential counselling for you and your family members.
• Training and development opportunities to help you grow your skills.
• Discounts on selected private health insurance, whitegoods and appliances, plus paid parental leave, recognition programs and free flu vaccinations.

Find out more about Endeavour Foundation

Endeavour Foundation supports people with disability to live, learn, work and flourish according to their own interests and priorities. Together, we make possibility a reality.

Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQI+ people and people with disability. We’re committed to an accessible recruitment process and can make adjustments to support applicants’ needs.