Disability Support Worker - Redland Bay

Peregrine Partners; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award pay

Paid training and qualifications

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Peregrine Partners in Queensland is seeking dedicated Disability Support Workers and Enrolled Nurses to join their team, delivering high-quality, compassionate care to participants with complex needs in the Redland Bay region.

You will work a rotating roster, provide clinical and personal care, and collaborate with a supportive team. The role offers paid training, ongoing development and a strong community focus within an established healthcare network.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting people with complex health or disability needs.
• 6–12 months experience with complex health or mental health needs (preferred).
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Blue Card.
• Valid driver's licence and access to your own vehicle.
• Ability to work a rotating roster, including night duty or sleepovers where required.
• Strong communication, technology and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow participant care plans and documented strategies.
• Provide nursing and high-intensity supports within scope.
• Provide mental health support and respond to complex situations.
• Assist with personal care, medication administration and clinical tasks.
• Support daily activities including transport, meals and companionship.
• Encourage independence and individual goals.
• Maintain a safe, positive care environment with colleagues.
• Complete shift notes, incident reports and clinical records.
• Contribute to care plan development and evaluation.
• Build relationships with participants and families.

Skills

Disability support experience

Communication skills

Time management

First Aid & CPR

NDIS Worker Screening

Blue Card

Rotating roster

Driver's licence

Job description

Peregrine Partners was founded to bring genuine expertise, care and accountability to healthcare recruitment across Australia. Our client is seeking Disability Support Workers and Enrolled Nurses (ENs) to join their team and deliver high-quality, compassionate care to the people they support.

This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated Disability Support Workers to join a supportive healthcare environment, contribute to the wellbeing of the community, and make a meaningful difference every day.

We welcome applications from Enrolled Nurses living in or around Redland Bay and surrounding areas, offering you the opportunity to work closer to home while supporting the health and wellbeing of your local community.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow participant care plans, Positive Behaviour Support Plans and documented support strategies.
• Provide nursing and high-intensity supports in accordance with individual participant needs and your scope of practice.
• Provide mental health support and respond calmly and professionally to complex situations.
• Assist with personal care, medication administration and other relevant clinical support requirements.
• Support participants with daily activities including light domestic tasks, transport, meal preparation and companionship.
• Encourage participants to work towards greater independence and their individual goals.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a stable, safe and positive care environment.
• Complete required documentation, including shift notes, incident reports and relevant clinical records.
• Contribute to the development, review and evaluation of participant care plans.
• Build effective relationships with participants, families and other stakeholders.
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and provide first aid when required.
• Apply a holistic approach to participant support incorporating both wellbeing and clinical considerations.

What You'll Bring

• Ability to work a rotating roster, including night duty and active or inactive sleepovers where required.
• Experience supporting people with complex health, mental health and/or disability support needs.
• Ideally 6-12 months' experience working with participants with complex health or mental health needs.
• Strong communication, technology and time-management skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Blue Card.
• Valid driver's licence and access to your own vehicle.

What does our client offer?

• Above-award pay - recognising your skills and contribution.
• Paid training and qualifications - supporting your ongoing development.
• Consistent participants - allowing you to build meaningful working relationships.
• Clinical supervision and support.
• Career development opportunities through an established training academy.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.