Disability Support Workers - Toowoomba

Lifelinc; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifelinc is seeking dedicated Support Workers for our Disability Services team in the Toowoomba region. You will provide high-quality client support, manage daily routines, and assist with activities, mobility, and documentation.

A valid driver's license, Blue Card/NDIS screening, and First Aid/CPR certification are required, with opportunities to grow through trainee options. Shifts cover Monday to Sunday, including Day and Night coverage, and you will work within a supportive, inclusive

Qualifications

• Cert III or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Blue Card / NDIS screening and Police Check is required or obtainable.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• NDIS Orientation and Covid-19 Infection Control training.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily schedules, routines, and client needs; manage tasks and hygiene.
• Provide quality support with documentation and safety in mind.
• Assist with medication management where required.
• Promote wellbeing and client independence; foster secure environment.
• Perform domestic duties such as vacuuming and mopping as needed.
• Assist with transfers and physical support as required.

Skills

Driver's license

Teamwork

Communication skills

First Aid

CPR

NDIS compliance

Customer service

Education

Cert III in relevant field

Blue Card / NDIS screening

Police Check

First Aid & CPR Certification

NDIS Orientation

Covid-19 Infection Control

Job description

We are a dynamic, growing company who is looking for Support Workers for our Disability Services team. Operating in the wider Toowoomba Region, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment, and the opportunity to make a real difference to create a more inclusive and just community.

Duties include:

• Follow daily schedules including, routines, identifying client needs, cleanliness, activities, shift guidelines, and delegation of tasks.
• Oversight and provision of quality support to clients including documentation.
• Medication assistance and management where required.
• Safety, well-being and support of choice and independence of clients.
• Provide clients with a physically and emotionally secure environment and promote their physical, emotional, social, and intellectual wellbeing.
• Domestic assistance including vacuuming and mopping.
• Assistance with manual transfer of clients as required.

Available shifts:

• Monday to Sunday operations.
• Supported Independent Living Day and Night shifts combined with Community Access Day and Afternoon shifts available.

Requirements of the role:

• Current C Class Drivers’ Licence, own transport and comprehensive car insurance.
• Current Blue Card, Yellow Card / NDIS workers screening and Police Check or the ability to obtain one.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Current Police Check.
• NDIS Orientation modules & Covid-19 Infection Control module.
• A minimum of Cert III in a relevant industry qualification or willing to start a traineeship.
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Be committed to professional conduct including honesty, reliability, uphold confidentiality, integrity, good work well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to defuse conflict.

Lifelinc supports vulnerable people to reach their full potential, realise their goals, and celebrate their achievements.