Disability Support Workers

Hand in Hand Disability Support; North Lakes; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Career progression paths

Supportive management

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Hand in Hand Disability Support is seeking Disability Support Workers to assist participants across North Brisbane. You will provide personal care, medication help, and community access in a 24-hour care environment.

Ideal candidates have a Certificate III/IV in Disability or Community Services and at least 1 year of experience, with CPR/First Aid, Blue Card, NDIS checks, and a valid driver’s license. Training and career progression are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate III in Disability or Community Services and at least 1 year of disability support experience.
• Current CPR / First Aid certification is required.
• Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Check are required.
• Australian Driver's License with a reliable insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Personal care: showering, dressing and grooming.
• Medication assistance and monitoring as directed.
• Support participants with behaviours and following a Positive Behaviour Support Plan.
• Provide high intensity supports as trained (PEG, vents, or complex care).
• Domestic tasks: light cleaning, laundry, meal preparation.
• Community access: social activities and shopping.
• Assist with appointments and transport as needed.
• Support with mobility aids and equipment use.
• Monitor wellbeing and document progress, attend required training.

Skills

Person-centred care

Adaptability

Excellent communication

Flexible schedule

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or Community Services

1+ year disability support experience

Job description

Hand in Hand Disability Support – North Lakes QLD

We are currently looking for Disability Support Workers to join our team to work with participants across North Brisbane. You will be working within a supportive and professional environment, providing meaningful assistance to people within your community to enhance their independence and quality of life. You will be part of a collaborative team that values ongoing training, professional development, and best-practice service delivery.

We are seeking experienced Disability Support Workers who are committed, adaptable, and person-centred in their approach. Ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to think creatively, work proactively, and support participants to achieve both their current and long-term goals. Applicants must hold a minimum Certificate III in Individual Support or Community Services and have at least one year of relevant industry experience.

Hand in Hand Disability Support delivers in-home support, Supported Independent Living (SIL), short-term accommodation, and community access services to people living with disability. Supports are provided across a seven-day rotating roster, including day, evening, overnight, active overnight, and sleepover shifts. Applicants must be flexible and available to work across a 24-hour care environment.

Locations:

Morayfield

Duties and responsibilities may include:

Personal care: showering, dressing and grooming

Medication assistance

Supporting participants with behaviours and following a Positive Behaviour Support Plan

High Intensity supports including PEG / Enteral feeding, Ventilation Support, Complex Bowel Care, Catheter Support, Epilepsy, Subcutaneous Injections / Diabetes Support, Complex Wound care Dysphagia Support including assistance with Mealtime Management.

Experience with high intensity supports is preferred but not essential as training will be provided.

Domestic assistance: light household cleaning, laundry and meal preparation.

Community Access: social activities, grocery shopping.

Assistance in travelling to medical appointments.

Supporting participants in the use of mechanical aids and personal equipment including wheelchairs, manual or electric hoists, slide sheets and moving boards.

Supporting participants who have mental health challenges.

Supporting participants with complex and/or challenging needs.

Expected to follow the company policies and procedures and code of conduct.

Monitoring the well-being of participants reporting and documenting on their progress.

Attending training as required.

Be asked to work anytime over a 24-hour period 7 days a week, this may include sleep over shifts or awake shifts.

Candidates must be available to work full seven-day coverage including weekends, public holidays, and across all shift types as required by the 24-hour care environment.

You will have:

Minimum Certificate III or IV Disability or Community Services OR Minimum of 1 years' experience in disability support work

Current CPR / First Aid Certificate

Current and Valid Blue Card & NDIS Worker Screening Check

Current Australian Driver's License

Reliable, Registered and Insured vehicle

Smartphone with internet access

NDIS Worker Orientation Module

Australian work rights are required for this position

What we offer:

Comprehensive training and ongoing personal growth opportunities

Friendly, hands-on support from an experienced management team

Clear paths for career progression and advancement

A positive, collaborative work environment