Disability Support Worker - Cairns

Work Initiatives; Cairns Regional; Presencial; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; Tempo parcial

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Salary packaging

Paid training

Career growth

Supportive team

Resumo da vaga

CPL is seeking casual and permanent part-time Support Workers in Cairns and surrounding suburbs. You’ll assist people to live independently, helping with daily tasks, meals, and community activities, with medication and mobility support as needed.

No prior experience required; paid training and development opportunities are offered. Shifts vary to fit your availability, with a focus on a supportive, person-centred team and an hourly rate aligned with experience.

Qualificações

• Passion for helping others and great customer service
• Strong listening and respectful communication skills
• Current First Aid & CPR certificates (or willingness to obtain)
• Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening Check (we can help you get these)
• Driver’s licence and/or reliable transport

Responsabilidades

• Support people to live independently and do the things that matter to them
• Help with meals, cleaning and daily tasks
• Support to get out into the community
• Attend appointments or social activities
• Provide medication support and mobility assistance when required

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Formação

First Aid & CPR certificates

Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening Check

Driver’s licence

Descrição da vaga

We’re looking for casual and permanent part-time Support Workers in Cairns 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.

Support Worker Position Description

CPL was formerly known as the Cerebral Palsy League