Disability Support Worker - Complex Supports & Sleepovers

Endeavour; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Entertainment packaging

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Private health insurance

Recognition & rewards

Flu vaccinations

Job summary

Endeavour Foundation seeks a compassionate Disability Support Worker to join our SIL homes in Lawnton. You will support residents with dementia and complex needs, delivering person-centred, safe care in a home-like environment.

You'll use support plans, assist with daily living and meal preparation, and contribute to positive behaviour support. Strong communication, documentation and calm decision-making are essential in this challenging but rewarding role.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people living with dementia.
• Experience supporting individuals with behaviours of concern.
• Strong person-centred support practices.
• Ability to stay calm and solution-focused under pressure.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently following plans and procedures.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Reliability, resilience and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Support people with disability in home and community.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Implement support plans and positive behaviour strategies.
• Assist with meals, household tasks and community access.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting.
• Develop positive relationships with participants and families.
• Respond professionally to complex situations.

Skills

Dementia care

Behaviour support

Person-centred care

Decision making

Communication

Documentation skills

Resilience

Reliability

Independent work

Education

Certificate III in Disability/Community Services

Tools

Outlook

Word

Electronic care docs

Job description

Disability Support Worker - Complex Supports & Sleepovers

We're seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes in Lawnton.

These permanent part-time opportunities are suited to adaptable, resilient and person-centred support workers with demonstrated experience supporting people living with dementia, complex support needs and behaviours of concern.

This is a hands-on role that requires sound judgement, initiative and the ability to respond effectively to changing situations. You will support people to live safely, independently and meaningfully in their homes while delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

Roster patterns are currently being finalised and will include a strong focus on sleepover supports, with additional shifts available based on operational requirements.

About the Role

Working within our SIL homes, you will support people with disability to achieve their goals while promoting choice, independence and community participation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting people with disability in their home and community
• Supporting individuals living with dementia and complex support needs
• Assisting with personal care and daily living activities
• Implementing support plans and positive behaviour support strategies
• Assisting with meal preparation, household tasks and community access
• Maintaining accurate documentation and reporting requirements
• Developing positive relationships with participants, families and stakeholders
• Responding appropriately and professionally to complex situations as they arise

About You

You are an experienced support worker who is confident working within complex support environments and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for people with disability.

You will demonstrate:

• Experience supporting people living with dementia
• Experience supporting individuals with behaviours of concern
• A strong understanding of person-centred support practices
• The ability to remain calm, professional and solution-focused under pressure
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Confidence working independently while following support plans and organisational procedures
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Reliability, resilience and adaptability

Applicants with experience in complex disability support, mental health, aged care dementia support, acquired brain injury or high-intensity support environments are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You'll Need

• Current Driver Licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain)
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) (or ability to obtain)
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (or ability to obtain)
• National Criminal History Check
• Competent computer skills including Outlook, Word and electronic care documentation systems

A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), Community Services or a related qualification will be highly regarded.

The people we support within these homes may present with complex behavioural support needs and dementia-related challenges. As a result, this role can be physically, emotionally and mentally demanding at times.

Successful applicants will need to demonstrate the skills, judgement, resilience and professionalism required to provide safe, person-centred support in complex environments.

Additional role-specific screening questions will form part of the recruitment process and will assess applicants' experience and capability in supporting people with dementia, complex support needs and behaviours of concern.

Why Join Endeavour Foundation?

• Salary Packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year
• Entertainment Packaging benefits of up to $2,650 per year
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Corporate discounts and private health insurance benefits
• Recognition and reward programs
• Free annual flu vaccinations

To Join #TeamPossible

If you're looking for an opportunity where your experience, judgement and commitment can make a genuine difference in the lives of people with disability, we'd love to hear from you.

Endeavour Foundation encourages applications from people of all ages, cultures, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process and will provide reasonable adjustments where required.