Disability Support Worker - Make a Difference in Your Community

My Supports; Tweed Heads; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

My Supports is seeking a Disability Support Worker to join a vibrant local Neighbourhood Team and help make a difference in the community. You will provide person-centred, community-inclusive support, work with Team Leaders and fellow support workers, and respond to clients' needs while maintaining professional boundaries.

The role prefers candidates with Australian working rights and a valid driver’s licence, plus comprehensive car insurance required upon commencement.

Qualifications

• Experience in person-centred support and community-based care.
• Ability to build strong client relationships.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Permanent Australian Working Rights preferred.
• Driver's licence and comprehensive car insurance required on commencement.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred, community-inclusive support to clients
• Work collaboratively with Team Leaders and fellow support workers
• Understand and respond to clients' needs
• Maintain professional boundaries while building strong relationships

Skills

Friendly outlook

Compassionate

Empathy

Active listening

Communication skills

Patience

Relationship building

Professional boundaries

Job description

Disability Support Worker - Make a Difference in Your Community

As a Disability Support Worker, you'll join a vibrant local Neighbourhood Team with a close-knit group of fellow support workers, all led by an experienced Team Leader. My Supports is an organisation led by people with firsthand experience in disability. Our Team Leaders offer day‑to‑day support and guidance, collaborating with you to understand our clients' needs. This approach helps us deliver person‑centred, community‑inclusive supports.

Key responsibilities

• Provide person‑centred, community‑inclusive support to clients
• Work collaboratively with Team Leaders and fellow support workers
• Understand and respond to clients' needs
• Maintain professional boundaries while building strong relationships

About you

• An enthusiastic and friendly outlook
• A compassionate and empathetic demeanour
• Strong listening and communication skills, along with patience
• Excellent relationship‑building skills
• The ability to maintain clear professional boundaries
• Permanent Australian Working Rights (Preferred)
• Australian Driver's Licence (Preferred)
• Comprehensive Car Insurance (Required upon commencement)
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (Required upon commencement)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Required upon commencement)

About us

My Supports is an organisation led by people with firsthand experience in disability.