Disability Support Workers

Choices and Rights; Caboolture; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive casual rates

Flexible hours

Ongoing training & development

Supportive work environment

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Choices And Rights in Caboolture is seeking a passionate Female Disability Support Worker for a casual role. You will support a participant with complex needs to live independently, safely, and with dignity in the community.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, engaging in social activities, following PBSP plans, documenting progress, and working with a multidisciplinary team. Applicants should have Certificate III or IV in Disability Support and be comfortable with

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Disability Support.
• Experience supporting individuals with high and complex needs.
• Willingness to obtain or complete required training in restraint and PBSP.

Responsibilities

• Support daily living tasks (personal care, meals, cleaning).
• Engage clients in social, community, and recreational activities.
• Follow behaviour support plans and safe interventions.
• Document progress and report incidents accurately.
• Uphold clients' rights and dignity; work with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Certificate III/IV in Disability Support

Job description

Choices And Rights is seeking passionate and dedicated Female Disability Support Workers to join our team in Caboolture. In this casual role, you'll support individuals living with disabilities, helping them live independently, safely, and meaningfully within the community.

About the role

Choices And Rights is seeking passionate and dedicated Female Disability Support Workers to join our team in Caboolture. In this casual role, you'll support individuals living with disabilities, helping them live independently, safely, and meaningfully within the community.

About the Role

You will be supporting a participant with complex support needs, including:

• Behaviours of concern (physical aggression, absconding, property damage)
• Use of physical, environmental, and chemical restraints as outlined in their Positive Behaviour Support Plan (PBSP)
• A history of sexualised behaviours of concern (support worker must be female only)
• Current risk assessments in place, including containment under review

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting clients with daily living tasks (personal care, meals, cleaning)
• Engaging clients in social, community, and recreational activities
• Following behaviour support plans, including safe and appropriate use of approved interventions
• Documenting progress and reporting incidents accurately
• Ensuring clients' rights and dignity are upheld at all times
• Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team

What We're Looking For

• Certificate III or IV in Disability Support (or willing to obtain)
• Experience supporting individuals with high and complex needs
• FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY - Strictly no male staff due to participant's behavioural history
• Training in physical restraint or willingness to undergo relevant training
• Understanding of positive behaviour support frameworks
• Strong communication, patience, and empathy
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and respond to challenging behaviours
• Current driver's licence and access to reliable transport

What We Offer

• Competitive casual rates
• Flexible work hours to suit your schedule
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven work environment
• Opportunity to make a real and lasting impact in someone's life