Female Disability Support Worker - Oxenford, Queensland

Nextt; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextt is seeking an experienced Female Disability Support Worker to support a young teenager with disability in Oxenford, Queensland. The role focuses on building confidence, independence and daily living skills within the home environment.

The successful candidate will be warm, patient and reliable, able to travel to Oxenford and cover shifts across Monday to Friday, with weekend options. Prior experience with disabilities is highly regarded and you will follow care plans and maintain shift

Qualifications

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current WWCC.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Relevant disability support experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel to Oxenford.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily routines.
• Provide mobility support and follow falls prevention strategies.
• Support emotional regulation and communication needs.
• Encourage independence, choice and participation.
• Support everyday activities and interests.
• Maintain accurate shift notes and communicate changes in wellbeing.
• Follow care plans and agreed support strategies.

Skills

Warm personality

Patience

Reliable

Good communicator

Engaging with young people

Interest in gaming/arts/crafts/baking

Job description

Female Disability Support Worker - Oxenford, Queensland

Make a Meaningful Difference with Nextt!

Nextt is seeking an experienced, compassionate and reliable Female Disability Support Worker to support a young teenager with disability in their home in Oxenford, Queensland.

We are looking for someone who is warm, patient and fun, and who enjoys building genuine connections with young people. You will support the young person to develop confidence, independence and everyday living skills while providing safe and consistent care.

Available Shifts:

Monday to Friday:

• Morning: 7:30am – 10:30am
• Afternoon/Evening: 2:30pm – 8:30pm

Saturday and Sunday:

• 10:00am – 2:00pm

Applicants must be able to travel to Oxenford and have flexibility across the available shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily routines.
• Provide mobility support and follow falls prevention strategies.
• Support emotional regulation and communication needs.
• Encourage independence, choice and participation.
• Support everyday activities and interests.
• Maintain accurate shift notes and communicate any changes in wellbeing.
• Follow care plans and agreed support strategies.

Experience supporting young people with disability is highly regarded, particularly in:

• Acquired Brain Injury and spinal cord injury.
• Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and anxiety.
• Personal care, mobility support and falls prevention.
• Emotional regulation and communication.
• Building independence and everyday living skills.

We are also looking for someone who:

• Has a warm, calm and engaging personality.
• Is reliable, patient and a good communicator.
• Enjoys connecting with young people's interests, including gaming, Roblox, arts and crafts, baking, cooking and music.
• Encourages independence and respects personal choices.
• Can work positively alongside family members.
• Is comfortable around cats.

Essential Requirements

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current WWCC
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Relevant disability support experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel to Oxenford.

Pay Rates SCHADS Award E3.1, Casual (In-Home and SIL)

• Base hourly rate: $36.81
• Afternoon shift: $40.49
• Active night shift: $41.23
• Saturday: $51.54
• Sunday: $66.26
• Public holiday: $80.99