MALE DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER - DAISY HILLS & SUNNYBANK

Activity Care services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Activity Care Services is urgently recruiting male Disability Support Workers to provide community access support in Daisy Hill and Sunnybank, QLD. You will assist participants living with schizophrenia, psychosocial disabilities and complex mental health needs, helping them attend appointments, engage in activities and build social connections.

We value professionalism, reliability and compassionate care. Casual shifts are available, with 4-hour blocks across six days per week, and immediate

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting participants with schizophrenia, psychosocial disabilities and behaviours of concern.
• Ability to manage verbal aggression and implement de-escalation strategies.
• Commitment to professional boundaries and person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable and person-centred community access support.
• Assist participants with attending appointments, recreational activities and community outings.
• Support individuals living with schizophrenia, psychosocial disabilities and complex behavioural needs.
• Implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies in accordance with individual Behaviour Support Plans.
• Recognise behaviours of concern and respond using de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain professional boundaries and respectful communication.
• Promote independence, choice, dignity and social inclusion.
• Support participants to establish and maintain meaningful community routines.
• Follow organisational policies regarding participant expenses and financial boundaries.
• Complete accurate shift notes, incident reports and relevant documentation.
• Work collaboratively with management, families and allied health professionals.

Skills

Disability support experience

Behaviour de-escalation

Communication skills

Independence and recovery-oriented

Education

NDIS Worker Screening

Blue Card

First Aid/CPR

Driver's Licence

Job description

MALE DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER - DAISY HILLS & SUNNYBANK

Activity Care Services is a growing registered NDIS provider delivering high-quality, person-centred disability and community support services across South East Queensland.

We are a diverse, multicultural team committed to promoting independence, building meaningful community connections and empowering participants to achieve their individual goals.

We are currently seeking experienced, reliable and professional Disability Support Workers to provide ongoing community access support to male participants in Daisy Hill and Sunnybank.

About Us

Activity Care Services is a growing registered NDIS provider delivering high-quality, person-centred disability and community support services across South East Queensland.

We are a diverse, multicultural team committed to promoting independence, building meaningful community connections and empowering participants to achieve their individual goals.

We are currently seeking experienced, reliable and professional Disability Support Workers to provide ongoing community access support to male participants in Daisy Hill and Sunnybank.

About the Role

We are urgently recruiting Male Disability Support Workers to provide community access support to participants living with schizophrenia, psychosocial disabilities, intellectual impairment and complex mental health needs.

The role involves supporting participants with community engagement, attending appointments, maintaining daily routines, participating in meaningful activities and building confidence, independence and social connections.

Participants may experience behaviours of concern, including verbal aggression. We are seeking experienced, reliable and compassionate support workers who can confidently implement de-escalation strategies, maintain strong professional boundaries and deliver calm, consistent, person-centred support.

Ongoing shifts are available, including 4-hour shifts across 6 days per week, with additional opportunities based on participant needs.

Professionalism, reliability and appropriate boundaries are essential. Staff must maintain respectful, work-related communication and adhere to organisational policies regarding participant expenses and financial transactions.

Key Role Details

• Employment Type: Casual

• Primary Location: Daisy Hill, QLD Secondary Location: Sunnybank, QLD

• Shift Times: 0900 AM - 1:00 PM

• Support Type: Community Access Support (CAS)

• Roster: 4-hour shifts, 6 days per week

• Start: Immediate start available

• Ongoing shifts available for suitable candidates

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable and person-centred community access support.

• Assist participants with attending appointments, recreational activities and community outings.

• Support individuals living with schizophrenia, psychosocial disabilities and complex behavioural needs.

• Implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies in accordance with individual Behaviour Support Plans.

• Recognise behaviours of concern and respond using appropriate de-escalation techniques.

• Maintain clear professional boundaries and respectful communication.

• Promote participant independence, choice, dignity and social inclusion.

• Support participants to establish and maintain meaningful community routines.

• Follow organisational policies regarding participant expenses and financial boundaries.

• Complete accurate shift notes, incident reports and relevant documentation.

• Work collaboratively with management, families and allied health professionals.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking support workers who demonstrate:

• Proven experience supporting participants with schizophrenia, psychosocial disabilities and behaviours of concern.

• Confidence managing verbal aggression and implementing de-escalation strategies.

• Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans.

• Strong professional boundaries and sound judgement.

• A calm, patient and compassionate approach to complex support needs.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Reliability, punctuality and commitment to ongoing rostered shifts.

• An understanding of person-centred and recovery-oriented support.

• The ability to work independently while following care plans and organisational procedures.

Reliability is essential. Participants depend on consistent support workers and established routines. Applicants must be able to commit to their agreed shifts and maintain professional communication with the organisation.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card).

• Current Blue Card, where required for the role.

• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.

• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

• Reliable, roadworthy vehicle with Comprehensive or Third-Party Property Damage Insurance.

• Previous experience supporting participants with mental health conditions and complex behaviours.

• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and follow Positive Behaviour Support strategies.

Why Join Activity Care Services?

• Consistent, ongoing casual shifts.

• Competitive remuneration.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Supportive and multicultural team environment.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• Management support and guidance.

• Opportunities for career progression.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in participants' lives.