Disability Support Worker - Rockhampton

CatholicCare Central Queensland; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CatholicCare Central Queensland is seeking compassionate Disability Support Workers to join our team in Rockhampton. You will support clients across NDIS, NIISQ and QCSS programs to live independently, participate in their communities and achieve personal goals.

Your role includes practical assistance, encouragement and guidance tailored to each client’s needs, following care plans and promoting dignity, choice and control.

Qualifications

• Domestic Assistance: Demonstrated experience in domestic or commercial cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Personal care: Assist clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene.
• Domestic assistance: Support clients with cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and maintaining a safe home environment.
• Daily living skills: Encourage clients to develop independence with cooking, shopping, budgeting and everyday routines.
• Community access: Support clients to attend appointments, participate in recreational activities and maintain social connections.
• Supported Independent Living: Assist clients with daily routines, household tasks, personal care and developing independent living skills.
• Transport assistance: Help clients access medical appointments, therapy sessions and community activities.
• Short Term Accommodation: Provide temporary support and respite care tailored to client needs.
• Additional support: Provide emotional support, assist with individual behavioural support strategies and help clients navigate everyday challenges.
• Medication assistance: Assist with medication where appropriately trained and authorised.

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Job description

CatholicCare Central Queensland – Rockhampton QLD

• Make a real difference by supporting people with disabilities to build independence and achieve their personal goals.
• Enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities to develop your skills and make a positive impact in your community.
• Enjoy flexibility and security with guaranteed minimum hours, generous salary packaging benefits. Current rates are $34.42/hr (Unqualified) and $36.23/hr (Qualified)

About the Role

CatholicCare Central Queensland is seeking compassionate, reliable and motivated Disability Support Workers to join our team.

In this rewarding role, you will support clients across the NDIS, NIISQ and QCSS programs to live as independently as possible, participate in their communities and achieve their individual goals.

You will provide practical assistance, encouragement and guidance tailored to each client's needs, preferences and care plan. Whether you are supporting someone with daily living activities, accessing the community or developing new skills, your focus will be on promoting independence, dignity, choice and control.

Every day is different, and your support will help clients build confidence, maintain connections and enjoy a better quality of life.

What you'll be doing

Depending on your qualifications, experience and the needs of our clients, your responsibilities may include:

• Personal care: Assist clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and personal hygiene.
• Domestic assistance: Support clients with cleaning, laundry, meal preparation and maintaining a safe home environment.
• Daily living skills: Encourage clients to develop independence with cooking, shopping, budgeting and everyday routines.
• Community access: Support clients to attend appointments, participate in recreational activities and maintain social connections.
• Supported Independent Living: Assist clients with daily routines, household tasks, personal care and developing independent living skills.
• Transport assistance: Help clients access medical appointments, therapy sessions and community activities.
• Short Term Accommodation: Provide temporary support and respite care tailored to client needs.
• Additional support: Provide emotional support, assist with individual behavioural support strategies and help clients navigate everyday challenges.
• Medication assistance: Assist with medication where appropriately trained and authorised.

What you'll bring

We are looking for people who are passionate about supporting others, reliable and committed to delivering safe, respectful and person-centred care.

You will bring:

• A genuine commitment to helping people with disabilities build independence and achieve their goals.
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients, families and colleagues.
• The ability to work independently in clients' homes while following care plans, schedules and organisational procedures.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to complete accurate case notes and service records.
• An understanding of client rights, privacy, dignity, choice and control.
• The ability to identify risks, follow safety procedures and undertake manual handling tasks safely.
• Basic digital skills, including using email, messaging and client information systems.
• A current Queensland C Class driver's licence.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates, or the ability to obtain them as required for the position.

Qualifications and experience will depend on the level of the position:

• Domestic Assistance: Demonstrated experience in domestic or commercial cleaning. No formal qualification is required for this level.
• Disability Support Worker: Certificate III in Individual Support or an equivalent qualification, with relevant experience in disability services or a similar care setting.

Why Join CatholicCare?

At CatholicCare Central Queensland, we are committed to supporting individuals, families and communities to thrive.

By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives, contribute to greater independence and be part of an organisation that values compassionate, person-centred support.

If you're passionate about helping others and want a role where your work truly matters, we'd love to hear from you.

NB: All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of relevant screening and background checks, including an Australian Federal Police check, an NDIS disability worker screening check, and attainment of a Blue Card for working with children, prior to commencement.