Disability Support Worker - Warwick

Endeavour; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Entertainment pre-tax benefit

Employee assistance program

Discounts on health insurance and home

Fitness Passport discounts

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Endeavour Foundation is seeking a Disability Support Worker in Warwick, Queensland, to provide person-centred support in Supported Independent Living homes. You will empower people with disability to build independence, confidence and connection, working with a caring team that values safety and respect.

This permanent part-time role involves multiple sleepover shifts per fortnight and requires capacity for manual handling tasks. Training and checks are outlined in the requirements.

Qualifications

• A caring, patient and respectful approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Reliability and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Availability to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and sleepovers.

Responsibilities

• Support people with daily living activities, personal care and routines.
• Assist clients with manual handling using hoists and slings.
• Encourage independence, choice and inclusion.
• Support community access, social activities and wellbeing.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, families and colleagues.
• Maintain safe, respectful and positive environments.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Strong communication

Flexible shifts

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Job description

At Endeavour Foundation, we support people with disability to live the life they choose — and our Support Workers are at the heart of that mission.

If you’re compassionate, reliable, and motivated by purpose, this is your opportunity to do meaningful work while building a rewarding career.

About The Role

As a Disability Support Worker, working within our Supported Independent Living homes, you’ll provide person-centred support that empowers people with disability to build independence, confidence and connection. You’ll be part of a supportive team that genuinely cares about the people we support — and about each other.

This role required availability for multiple sleepovers shifts per fortnight. Permanent part-time hours up to 55 per fortnight located at SIL home in Warwick, Queensland.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting people with daily living activities, personal care and routines
• Assisting clients with manual handling using hoists and slings
• Encouraging independence, choice and inclusion
• Supporting community access, social activities and wellbeing
• Building trusted relationships with clients, families and colleagues
• Maintaining safe, respectful and positive environments

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, patient and respectful approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Reliability and a positive, can-do attitude
• Availability to work a range of shifts (including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and sleepovers – penalty rates apply)
• The capacity to meet the physical requirements as manual handling tasks are involved
• A Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) is advantageous but not required

You will be required to hold or willing to obtain

• Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)
• First Aid & CPR Certification
• National Criminal History Check (Police Check)
• Australian open Driver’s License with comprehensive insurance on your vehicle

Benefits And Perks

• Salary Packaging Benefits! Package up to $15,900 of your annual salary tax free.
• In addition to your tax-free benefit, you can also use up to $2,650 of your pre-tax income to pay for entertainment expenses (meals, holiday accommodation etc).
• An Employee Assistance Program - a free and confidential counselling service available to all staff and their family members.
• Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance Plans, white goods, and appliances.
• Discounted family gym memberships through Fitness Passport.
• Paid Parental Leave.