Disability Support Workers and Aged Care

Care Agency Services; Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible casual work

Regular hours when available

Variety of disability environments

Supportive rostering team

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted private health insurance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Care Agency Services is seeking reliable Disability Support Workers in Hervey Bay to join our team and support clients across SIL, in-home and community settings.

Flexible hours and the potential for regular shifts, with shift availability ranging from occasional to up to 40 hours per week, depending on client needs and your availability.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Disability or similar preferred but not essential with relevant experience.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
• Police Check
• First Aid & CPR
• Australian driver’s licence with reliable insured vehicle

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred disability support and daily living assistance
• Support clients with community access and transport
• Meal preparation and medication assistance where required
• Laundry and general household tasks within SIL
• Help clients maintain independence and routines

Skills

Reliable and punctual

Compassionate

Independent work

Flexible shifts

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support or Disability (preferred)

Job description

Disability Support Workers and Aged Care

Flexible hours | SIL, In-Home & Community Support | Day, Afternoon & Sleepover Shifts

Care Agency Services is looking for reliable and compassionate Disability Support Workers in Hervey Bay to join our growing team and support clients across a range of disability services.

This is a great opportunity for experienced support workers who are looking for flexible work and the potential for regular hours, with shift availability ranging from occasional shifts through to up to 40 hours per week, depending on client needs and your availability.

ABOUT CARE AGENCY SERVICES

Founded in 2011, Care Agency Services is a family-run agency built on heart, hard work and a genuine commitment to quality care.

We believe great support starts with supporting our workers. Our team values clear communication, reliability and treating staff with respect.

What we offer:

• Flexible casual work to suit your availability

• Opportunities for regular hours as they become available

• A variety of disability support environments

• Supportive and responsive rostering team

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Discounted private health insurance

• Employee referral program

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will provide support to people living with disability across:

• Supported Independent Living (SIL)
• In-home support
• Community access and social groups

Shifts vary depending on client requirements and may include:

• 6:00am - 2:00pm

• 7:00am - 12:00pm

• 3:00pm - 8:00pm

• 8:00am - 2:00pm

• Afternoon/evening shifts

• Overnight sleepover shifts

There is a particular need for workers who are comfortable with sleepover shifts, as these opportunities are more frequently available.

Weekend availability may also be required from time to time.

Your duties may include:

• Providing person-centred disability support

• Supporting clients with daily living activities

• Community access and transport

• Social support and participation in activities and groups

• Meal preparation

• Medication assistance where required and appropriately trained

• Personal care where required

• Tidying and cleaning related to the client's support

• Laundry and general household tasks within SIL

• Supporting clients to maintain their independence and routines

This is not a full domestic cleaning role. Household tasks are generally completed as part of the client's support, such as tidying after meal preparation or showering, laundry and maintaining shared SIL areas.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for people who are:

• Reliable, punctual and dependable

• Compassionate and respectful

• Confident working independently and as part of a team

• Comfortable supporting people with disability

• Flexible with shift times and availability

• Willing to work across a variety of support environments

Qualifications & Checks

A Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability or a similar qualification is preferred, but not essential for applicants with relevant disability support experience.

You will also need:

• NDIS Worker Screening Check

• Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

• Current Police Check

• Current First Aid & CPR

• Australian driver's licence

• Reliable, registered and insured vehicle

Relevant disability support experience will be highly regarded, particularly experience in SIL, in-home support or community access.

WHY JOIN CARE AGENCY SERVICES?

We work closely with our support workers to match available shifts with their experience, preferences and availability.

Whether you're looking for a few extra shifts or want to build towards a larger number of hours each week, there may be opportunities to increase your hours as client needs change.

If you're an experienced Disability Support Worker in Hervey Bay who is reliable, flexible and genuinely passionate about supporting people to live fulfilling and independent lives, we'd love to hear from you.