Flexible Support Worker – Help Others Thrive

Northcott; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive Discounts & Benefits

Salary Packaging

Perkbox

Accessibility & Wellbeing

Family-Friendly Workplace

Learning & Career Growth

Job summary

Northcott is seeking a Casual Support Worker in North Brisbane to help children and young adults grow confidence and independence within our Individual Supports Program. You will support practical activities, everyday decisions, and community connections across mornings, afternoons, and weekends.

Ideal candidates bring Disability Industry experience, calm demeanor, and a passion for helping others. Training, flexible work options, and a supportive team are provided to help you develop and make a

Qualifications

• Disability Industry experience required.
• Experience with mental health support.
• Experience with behaviour support plans and approaches.
• Ability to support people with varying physical, cognitive, or behavioural needs with respect.
• Calm, quick-thinking, and confident support in challenging situations.
• Positive attitude, team spirit, and passion for helping others.

Responsibilities

• Support across mornings, afternoons, and weekends.
• Help children and young adults grow confidence and independence.
• Build relationships and community connections.
• Celebrate achievements and progress with participants.

Skills

Disability experience

Mental health

Behaviour support

Manual handling

PEG feeding

Medication administration

Safe transport

Team player

Learning mindset

Job description

Build a career with purpose, backed by a supportive team and opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Casual Support Worker roles available in North Brisbane, offering flexible shifts to support work–life balance, study, and caring commitments.

About The Role

As a Support Worker within our Individual Supports Program, you will have the opportunity to support children and young adults to:

• Grow everyday confidence in practical, real-life situations.
• Strengthen their decision-making, independence, and social skills.
• Build relationships and community connections.
• Celebrate achievements, no matter how big or small.

Our Programs have a strong focus on helping our participants to learn the skills needed to achieve their individual goals through the programs that we offer. This isn’t just about helping someone make a meal or catch a bus. It’s about being present as someone discovers what they’re capable of.

We welcome people from all backgrounds because we know that diverse experiences, abilities, languages, and cultures strengthen our team, enhance the support we provide to our customers, and make Northcott stronger.

At Northcott, we believe in looking after the people who drive our organisation. That’s why we offer a range of fantastic employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth.

• Exclusive Discounts & Benefits – Enjoy discounted health insurance, gym memberships, motor services and more.
• Salary Packaging – Boost your take-home pay and save on tax with up to $15,900 annually. Enjoy the benefits of salary packaging—no matter where else you work.
• Perkbox – Access everyday savings, discounts, and wellbeing resources — our way of supporting you beyond the pay packet.
• Accessibility & Wellbeing – Inclusive workplace with support for employees with disability, including tailored adjustments, flexible work options and a Psychologically safe environment and various staff networks.
• Family-Friendly Workplace – Flexible support to help you balance home and work life.
• Learning & Career Growth – Ongoing training, development, and opportunities to advance your career, with your contributions always valued.

Skills & Experience

• A flexible approach to work — you are happy to support across various shifts, including mornings, afternoons, and weekends.
• Disability Industry experience.
• Experience inMental Health and Behaviour Support Plans.
• You have experience supporting people with varying physical, cognitive or behavioural needs — and always lead with respect.
• The ability to stay calm, think quickly, and provide steady, confident support — even when things get challenging.
• A positive attitude, a team spirit, and a genuine passion for helping others achieve their goals.
• You are confident with manual handling, PEG feeding, medication administration, and safe transport.
• You love learning, connecting, and helping others live more independently.
• A short cover letter outlining your skills, experience and what interests you about this role.

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story

At Northcott, we believe everyone deserves the chance to live life their way. As a not-for-profit disability service provider, we support people with disability to explore new possibilities, reach their goals, and shape their own futures. Joining Northcott means becoming part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that grows together and celebrates every success — big or small.

Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome. For general enquiries about the role you are applying for, please email [e-mail] .

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTQIA+ identity, neurodivergence, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. We welcome bilingual and multilingual applicants, recognising the important role language and cultural understanding play in connecting with and supporting our diverse communities. If you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, have a preferred contact method, or need information provided in an alternative format, please contact recruitment at [e-mail] are here to support you — reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application process and are also available to employees in their roles beyond recruitment.