Disability Support Worker - West End

QSSS Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NDIS client support

EAP counselling

Comprehensive training and development

Support Specialist team

Job summary

QSSS Pty Ltd is seeking a compassionate Disability Support Worker in Brisbane to assist a lively client with personal care, daily living skills and community access. You will work Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:45am to 4:45pm, with the potential to pick up additional shifts during the week and on weekends.

The role requires a valid driver's licence and vehicle, experience with wheelchairs and proficient manual handling.

Qualifications

• Valid licence, vehicle, and comprehensive insurance required.
• Experience with wheelchairs and manual handling essential.
• NDIS worker screening or yellow card (or willingness to obtain).
• Blue card and police check willingness/ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality support to our Clients as required (personal care, daily living tasks).
• Assist with community access and attendance at planned activities.
• Follow the care plan and coordinate with the Support Specialist team.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Vehicle ownership

Wheelchair experience

Manual handling

Education

Certificate III in disability or related fields

Job description

Above Fair Work Award: Weekday $37.35, Evening $40.11, Night $41.20, Saturday $50.96, Sunday $65.59, Public Holidays $80.01.

Consistent and transparent rosters so you can plan your life.

A regular team and community, giving you the opportunity to build genuine connections.

Use your skills, not just follow a task list. Your judgement and initiative are valued.

We've got your back with peer support, comprehensive training and professional development.

Your wellness matters, with free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What we offer:

• Above Fair Work Award: Weekday $37.35, Evening $40.11, Night $41.20, Saturday $50.96, Sunday $65.59, Public Holidays $80.01.

• Consistent and transparent rosters so you can plan your life.

• A regular team and community, giving you the opportunity to build genuine connections.

• Use your skills, not just follow a task list. Your judgement and initiative are valued.

• We've got your back with peer support, comprehensive training and professional development.

• Your wellness matters, with free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Are You Passionate About Helping Others Build Their Independence?

Do you have a good sense of humour and a passion for helping others achieve greater independence? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you!

About Our Client:

Our Client is a lively individual who enjoys joking around and does not take life too seriously. He stays active by regularly attending the gym and hydrotherapy sessions. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, a confident demeanor, a love for board games, and an interest in watching the occasional football game. Flexible availability is an added bonus.

Role Responsibilities:

• Personal Care: Assist with personal care tasks and meal preparation.

• Daily Living Skills: Support the Client in building daily living skills.

• Community Access: Help the Client attend Allied Health appointments and other planned activities.

Requirements:

• Valid Licence and Vehicle: A valid driver's licence, registered vehicle, and comprehensive insurance are required.

• Experience with Wheelchairs: The Client is a wheelchair user, so experience with manual handling and a good understanding of powerchairs and manual wheelchairs is essential.

We are looking for a Disability Support Worker who can assist with supporting this really lovely Client on Wednesdays & Fridays from 6:45am to 4:45pm with the potential to pick up additional shifts during the week & on weekends.

You will have support in your role via a comprehensive care plan and support from our awesome Support Specialist team.

Why join QSSS?

Really simple, we are on a mission to completely disrupt the disability and aged care industry by providing supports in a way that most providers would say is impossible - and that is to give true choice, control and freedom to our Clients in every way possible.

Working with our Clients, you have the privilege to do what most do not get to do in their career, and that is to actually make a huge difference and make a positive impact in people’s lives each and every day. You can be a part of helping our Clients to live their absolute best life.

We want passionate, dedicated, proactive decent humans who genuinely want to make a positive difference in people’s lives.

At QSSS we believe in providing opportunities. We provide on job training and development to people looking to start their career in Community Services & Development.

If you are looking for the right motivation for a career change and want to make a difference in the community, QSSS can provide you with that platform and help you build that confidence.

If you are a caring, compassionate and dedicated person seeking a flexible work environment, then QSSS is the right employer for you. Our friendly Support Specialist will work around your availability to support your other learning and development commitments.

Your key responsibilities & accountabilities…

• To deliver high quality support to our Clients in the capacity they require, the exact way they would like it delivered

• Communicate effectively and collaborate for our Clients needs with our Clients, team & Support Specialist

• Understand, follow instructions, and be responsive to our Clients needs

• Provide support to our Clients as required

• Have good rapport building skills and a gentle, encouraging manner

• Be reliable and flexible to fill shifts when required

• Have an interest in building a respectful relationship with our Clients

• To support our Clients to achieve their NDIS Goals

To be Successful you must…

• Resonate with the role description above

• Hold NDIS worker screening or yellow card (or willingness to obtain)

• Hold or be willing to obtain a blue card

• Hold Certificate III in disability or related fields (preferred)

• Have evidence of eligibility and right to work in Australia

• Have a genuine desire to positively change people's lives

• Hold a police check or be willing to obtain

• Have manual handling experience (required)

• Have an open driver’s licence, registered vehicle, and comprehensive insurance (required)

Wishing you luck with your application, we hope to be speaking to you soon!

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