Disability Support Worker - Hervey Bay

Contract Care Recruitment; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay rates

Job summary

Contract Care Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker to provide person-centred support to a participant in Scarness, Hervey Bay QLD. The role focuses on independence and quality of life, with an emphasis on professional care and clear documentation.

Responsibilities include daily living assistance, community access, meal prep, appointments, and collaboration with family and coordinators. Part-time hours and above-award pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability/Aged Care) or a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check required.
• Working with Children Check – QLD where applicable.
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
• Police Check within the last 12 months.
• Full Australian Driver's Licence.
• Comprehensive car insurance if using your vehicle to transport the participant.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Evidence of all required compliance documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Support community access and participation.
• Assist with household tasks and meal preparation.
• Help the participant attend appointments and activities.
• Provide companionship and social support.
• Follow individual support plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies where applicable.
• Support medication routines per care plan and procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries and promote dignity, privacy and independence.
• Complete accurate shift notes and required documentation.
• Report incidents or changes to the team.
• Collaborate with the participant, family, and support coordinators.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Strong communication

Documentation skills

Independent working

NDIS Standards

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability/Aged Care)

2 years relevant experience

Job description

Contract Care Recruitment – Hervey Bay QLD

Disability Support Worker – Scarness / Hervey Bay

Contract Care Support Services (CCSS) is seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced Disability Support Worker to join our team and provide high-quality support to a participant located in Scarness, Hervey Bay QLD.

We are looking for someone who is professional, patient and genuinely committed to supporting people with disability to live as independently and comfortably as possible.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support tailored to the participant's individual needs and goals.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing personal care and assistance with daily living activities
• Supporting community access and participation
• Assisting with household tasks and meal preparation
• Supporting the participant to attend appointments and activities
• Providing companionship and social support
• Following individual support plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies where applicable
• Supporting medication routines in accordance with the participant's care plan and organisational procedures
• Maintaining professional boundaries and promoting the participant's dignity, privacy and independence
• Completing accurate shift notes and required documentation
• Reporting any incidents, concerns or changes in the participant's presentation to the appropriate team members
• Working collaboratively with the participant, family members, support coordinators and other members of their support team

About You

We are looking for workers who are:

• Compassionate, patient and respectful
• Reliable and punctual
• Confident working independently
• Comfortable supporting people with complex or varying needs
• Professional and able to maintain appropriate boundaries
• Strong communicators with good written documentation skills
• Committed to person-centred support and the NDIS Practice Standards
• Previous disability support experience is highly regarded

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability/Aged Care) OR a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card) – QLD, where applicable
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
• Police Check issued within the last 12 months
• Full Australian Driver's Licence
• Comprehensive Car Insurance if using your vehicle to transport the participant
• The right to work in Australia
• Ability to provide evidence of all required compliance documents

Why Join CCSS?

At Contract Care Support Services, we are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred support while creating a supportive environment for our workers. We offer above-award pay rates because we value the important work our Support Workers do and want to attract and retain quality staff. You’ll be supported by an experienced and approachable management team, with access to ongoing opportunities as our organisation continues to grow. Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the life of a participant while helping them achieve greater independence and quality of life.

Location: Scarness, Hervey Bay QLD
Employment Type: Part-time
Hours: 8am to 2pm per day
Pay Rate: $41 - $46