Experienced Disability Support Worker - Karalee

No Limits Support; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Home and Community Support Specialists is seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker to provide home care and community support to a young man with ASD living with his family in Karalee, Queensland. The casual role offers 10-15 hours per week across Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

You will help build independence, support daily living skills, and promote community participation with a person-centred approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability sector is required.
• Experience with Autism Spectrum Disorder is desirable.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours.
• Person-centred and strengths-based support approach.
• Calm, patient and professional.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check current.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Home care and community access support.
• Assistance with daily living skills and personal care.
• Supporting independence, confidence and social engagement.
• Encouraging skill development and goal achievement.
• Supporting positive behaviour and responding to challenging behaviours.
• Working collaboratively with family members and the broader support team.

Skills

Disability support

ASD experience

Challenging behaviours

Person-centred

Independence support

Communication

Job description

Experienced Disability Support Worker - Karalee

Home and Community Support Specialists is seeking an experienced and reliable Disability Support Worker to provide home care and community support to a young man with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) living with his family in Karalee.

When You’ll Work

This casual position offers approximately 10-15 hours per week across Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. We are looking for a support worker who is committed to building independence, encouraging community participation and providing high-quality, person-centred support.

About the Role

• Home care and community access support




• Assistance with daily living skills and personal care




• Supporting independence, confidence and social engagement




• Encouraging skill development and goal achievement




• Supporting positive behaviour and responding appropriately to challenging behaviours




• Working collaboratively with family members and the broader support team

About You

• Previous experience supporting people in the disability sector




• Previous experience supporting those with Autism Spectrum Disorder




• Experience supporting clients who may display challenging behaviours




• Understanding of person-centred and strengths-based support




• Calm, patient and confident approach




• Reliable, flexible and professional




• Strong communication and interpersonal skills




• Ability to work independently and use initiative




• Current driver's licence and reliable vehicle




• NDIS Worker Screening Check




• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate




• Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

About Us

At HCSS, we’re proud of our team. Every staff member has the opportunity to make a direct impact while being part of a culture that values creativity, respect, collaboration and personal growth.

We intentionally hire people with diverse interests, personalities and strengths because we believe great support often starts with genuine connection.

What We Offer

• Supportive and responsive management




• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in a young person’s life




• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Interested?

If you have disability support experience and enjoy helping people build independence, confidence and meaningful connections, we’d love to hear from you.