Impactful Community Support Worker — Full-Time & Growth

Mana Wellness Disability Services; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Mana Wellness Disability Services is seeking a dedicated Community Support Worker to join our team on a full-time basis, delivering person-centred care to participants living with disabilities in SIL and group housing settings.

You will assist with daily living activities, medication administration, and community access while promoting independence, dignity, and inclusion. A proactive, resilient, and professional approach is essential to support outcomes in home and community environments.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services, Aged Care, or equivalent qualification (minimum requirement).
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card).
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Ability to meet NDIS Practice Standards and Code of Conduct requirements.
• Certificate IV in Disability, Community Services, Mental Health, or related field.
• Experience in Supported Independent Living (SIL).
• Medication Administration training.
• Manual Handling training.
• Experience with behaviour support and restrictive practice frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred support to participants in SIL and group housing.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation.
• Support medication administration per care plans and policies.
• Assist with household tasks and safe living environment maintenance.
• Facilitate community access, social participation, and skill development.
• Implement individual support and risk management plans.
• Maintain case notes, incident reports, and progress records.
• Support emotional wellbeing and participant goals.
• Collaborate with families, guardians, allied health, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Respond to emergencies and challenging behaviours; uphold rights and inclusion.

Skills

Person-centred care

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Certificate IV in Disability

First Aid and CPR

Job description

Mana Wellness Disability Services is seeking a dedicated Community Support Worker to join our team on a full-time basis, delivering person-centred care to participants living with disabilities in SIL and group housing settings.

You will assist with daily living activities, medication administration, and community access while promoting independence, dignity, and inclusion. A proactive, resilient, and professional approach is essential to support outcomes in home and community environments.