Disability Support Worker - Varsity Lakes

CSBS Group; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Above-award sleepover rates

Job summary

CSBS Group in Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast is seeking a Casual Disability Support Worker to assist a participant with community access, health and wellbeing, and independent living.

You will follow individual support plans, contribute to exercise activities, and maintain accurate progress notes while building respectful relationships.

Qualifications

• A person-centred approach to support.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Clear spoken and written English.
• Reliability and commitment to a consistent roster.
• Positive, encouraging and engaging attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort with exercise and gym activities as part of supports.
• Ability to build rapport while maintaining professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support community access and social participation.
• Assist with exercise, fitness and healthy lifestyle goals.
• Transport to appointments and community activities.
• Provide daily living support and domestic assistance.
• Meal planning and preparation.
• Maintain documentation and progress notes.
• Build positive relationships and encourage independence.

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Reliability

Teamwork

Fitness participation

Job description

Disability Support Worker - Varsity Lakes

Disability Support Worker - Varsity Lakes

Support People to Live the Life They Choose

At CSBS, we're looking for a dedicated and reliable Support Worker to join our team supporting a participant in the Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast area.

This is a great opportunity to build a consistent working relationship and support someone to achieve their goals, maintain independence, and participate actively in their community. We're seeking someone with a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for empowering people to live the life they choose.

If you're motivated, proactive, and enjoy supporting people to lead active and meaningful lives, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Location: Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast

Employment Type: Casual

This role involves supporting a participant both at home and in the community, with a strong focus on community access, health and wellbeing, and achieving individual goals. The successful applicant will be confident engaging with the participant, encouraging independence, and supporting participation in regular exercise and fitness-based activities.

Available Hours

This position offers a consistent roster of 33 hours per fortnight, including a combination of day, evening, sleepover, and weekend shifts:

• Wednesday: 7:00am - 5:00pm (both weeks)
• Friday (Week 1): 4:00pm - 11:00pm, followed by a sleepover and morning support until 7:00am Saturday
• Saturday (Week 2): 5:00pm - 11:00pm, followed by a sleepover and morning support until 7:00am Sunday

Duties May Include

• Supporting community access and social participation
• Assisting with exercise, fitness, and healthy lifestyle goals
• Transport to appointments and community activities
• Providing daily living support
• Meal planning and preparation
• Domestic assistance and household tasks
• Supporting skill development and independence
• Maintaining accurate documentation and progress notes
• Building positive relationships and encouraging confidence
• Following individual support plans and routines

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A person-centred approach to support
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Clear spoken and written English
• Reliability and commitment to a consistent roster
• A positive, encouraging, and engaging attitude
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A reasonable level of fitness and confidence participating in active community-based supports, including exercise and gym activities
• The ability to build rapport and maintain professional boundaries

Highly Regarded

• Experience supporting people with psychosocial disability
• Experience supporting people on the autism spectrum
• Experience within disability, community, mental health, or aged care services
• Knowledge of positive behaviour support practicesExperience supporting people to build independence and community connections

What You'll Need

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current Queensland Driver Licence
• Reliable motor vehicle with comprehensive insurance
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificates
• Smartphone with access to mobile apps and documentation systems
• Availability to work the roster outlined above

Why Join CSBS?

• Consistent roster with 33 hours per fortnight
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and buddy shifts
• Supportive leaders and experienced teams
• Career growth opportunities within a growing organisation
• Salary packaging benefits
• SCHADS Award rates with above-award sleepover rates