Empowering Disability Support Worker - Complex Care

Young Mindz; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Training and certification paid

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Young Mindz in Mackay, QLD, is hiring compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide person-centred support to individuals with complex needs, including intellectual, physical and psychosocial disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges. You will support daily routines, personal care and emotional wellbeing.

This role offers competitive hourly rates across day, afternoon, night, with additional weekend and public holiday loading, plus a per-km vehicle allowance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in disability.
• Ability to remain calm, grounded and professional in complex situations.
• Drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, Blue Card, First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Support participants with daily routines, personal care and emotional wellbeing.
• Build meaningful relationships through therapeutic conversations and connection.
• Encourage independence, community participation and social engagement.
• Maintain a safe and supportive home environments.

Skills

Disability support experience

Calm under pressure

Therapeutic communication

Empathy

Driver's license

Tools

First Aid & CPR certifications

NDIS Worker Screening Check

Blue Card

Job description

Young Mindz in Mackay, QLD, is hiring compassionate Disability Support Workers to provide person-centred support to individuals with complex needs, including intellectual, physical and psychosocial disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges. You will support daily routines, personal care and emotional wellbeing.

This role offers competitive hourly rates across day, afternoon, night, with additional weekend and public holiday loading, plus a per-km vehicle allowance.