Independent Support Worker

seek.com.au; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking a dedicated Disability Support Worker to assist a 25-year-old male with cerebral palsy in daily living, personal care and community access. The role includes wheelchair and hoist transfers, and supporting independence within a caring team.

You should be reliable, patient and respectful, with a current driver licence and Police Check. Experience with disability support is valued, and regular Friday plus alternate Saturdays shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with wheelchair and hoist transfers or willingness to learn.
• Current driver licence with a clean driving record.
• Current Police Check.
• Dependable and able to commit to regular Friday and alternate Saturday shifts.
• Disability support experience is highly regarded, especially with physical/behavioural disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Support wheelchair and hoist transfers.
• Assist with outings, appointments and community participation.

Skills

Reliable

Patient

Respectful

Willing to learn

Driver's license

Job description

Provide support to a 25-year-old male with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair. The role involves providing assistance with daily activities, personal care and community access, while supporting independence, choice and quality of life. A vehicle is supplied for use during shifts.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily living activities
• Support wheelchair and hoist transfers
• Support outings, appointments and community participation

About you

• Reliable, patient, respectful and genuinely enjoys supporting people
• Comfortable and capable with personal care
• Experience with wheelchair and hoist transfers, or willing and able to learn
• Current driver licence with a clean driving record
• Current Police Check
• Dependable and able to commit to regular Friday and alternate Saturday shifts
• Previous disability support experience highly regarded, particularly experience supporting people with physical and behavioural disabilities