Disability Support Worker – Experienced & High-Intensity Supports

Evolving Care Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training resources

Annual CPR training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career progression opportunities

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Evolving Care Pty Ltd in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred, high-intensity supports for participants with complex needs, including ASD and communication challenges. You will work closely with families, Support Coordinators and health professionals to implement plans and ensure safety.

This role requires at least 2 years of relevant experience, First Aid/CPR, a Blue Card Working with Children Check, a valid driver’s license, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' demonstrated experience in disability, aged care or community support.
• Ability to work independently and in a team following participant support plans and procedures.
• Experience with complex needs, challenging behaviours or high-intensity supports.
• Strong duty of care, safeguarding and participant rights understanding.
• Excellent communication and accurate documentation of supports and incidents.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care and daily living assistance.
• Support children and young people aged 6–16 with ASD Levels 2 and 3, ADHD and complex behaviours.
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans consistently and accurately.
• Support non-verbal participants and those with limited communication abilities.
• Recognise triggers, apply proactive strategies and respond to escalations.
• Deliver authorised restrictive practices strictly per plans and procedures.
• Provide specialised supports such as epilepsy and seizure management, dysphagia, manual handling and medication assistance when trained.
• Maintain detailed shift notes and participant documentation.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns promptly.
• Collaborate with families, Support Coordinators and allied-health professionals.

Skills

Disability support experience

Behaviour management

Documentation skills

First Aid & CPR

Driver's license

Job description

Disability Support Worker – Experienced & High-Intensity Supports

As a Disability Support Worker with Evolving Care, you will provide person-centred support tailored to each participant's individual needs, goals and support requirements. Depending on your experience, qualifications and demonstrated competencies, your responsibilities may include supporting children and young people aged 6–16 years with ASD Levels 2 and 3, ADHD, complex behaviours and communication difficulties, as well as supporting participants with complex and high-intensity disability support requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care, daily living assistance and community access supports
• Support children and young people aged 6–16 years with ASD Levels 2 and 3, ADHD, complex behaviours and communication difficulties
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans consistently and accurately
• Support participants who are non-verbal or have limited communication abilities
• Recognise behavioural triggers, implement proactive strategies and respond appropriately to escalations
• Deliver authorised restrictive practices strictly in accordance with relevant Behaviour Support Plans, authorisations, legislation and organisational procedures
• Provide specialised supports such as epilepsy and seizure management, dysphagia management, complex manual handling, hoist transfers and medication assistance, where appropriately trained and authorised
• Maintain detailed, factual and professional shift notes and participant documentation
• Identify, elevate and report incidents, safeguarding concerns and changes in participant presentation promptly
• Work collaboratively with families, Support Coordinators, allied-health professionals and other support workers

About you

• Minimum 2 years' demonstrated experience working in disability, aged care or community support, with relevant disability support experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team while following participant support plans and organisational procedures
• Experience supporting participants with complex needs, challenging behaviours or high-intensity support requirements
• Strong understanding of professional boundaries, duty of care, safeguarding and participant rights
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to accurately document supports, incidents and observations
• Ability to remain calm, make sound decisions and respond professionally in challenging situationsStrong reliability, punctuality, time management and commitment to rostered shifts
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card) for child-related roles
• Valid driver's licence and access to a reliable, appropriately insured vehicle
• Competitive remuneration: $35–$50 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications and competencies, plus applicable penalty rates
• Consistent rostering with carefully matched participants and support teams
• Specialised professional development in complex behaviours, high-intensity supports and restrictive practice requirements
• Free training resources: Access to ETrainU and Ausmed learning platforms
• Paid annual CPR training for permanent employees
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supporting employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities as Evolving Care continues to grow
• Supportive leadership with clear operational expectations and access to management guidance

About us

Evolving Care is a growing disability support provider delivering individualised, person-centred supports throughout Brisbane and South East Queensland. We have a strong focus on supporting participants with complex disabilities, high-intensity care requirements and behavioural support needs. Our approach prioritises participant safety, quality of care, consistency, accountability and professional integrity. We work closely with participants, families, Support Coordinators, Behaviour Support Practitioners and allied-health professionals to ensure supports are delivered safely, consistently and in accordance with individualised plans.