Male Support Workers

Soteria; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Soteria is seeking passionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team and provide high-quality care to individuals with disabilities. In this casual role, you will assist clients with daily living activities and skill building.

You will work weekends, afternoons and school holidays, supporting personal care, meals, household tasks, community access and documentation, while upholding NDIs standards and collaborating with the care team. A current Australian driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• It is essential that the candidate is male and available on weekends, afternoons and school holidays.
• Strong English language proficiency with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience supporting participants with psychosocial disability (highly regarded).

Responsibilities

• Providing personalised support with daily living activities for complex clients (personal care, meals, household tasks).
• Facilitating community access, appointments, social activities and recreational events.
• Implementing individual support plans and collaborating with the care team.
• Advocating for client needs and supporting service delivery improvements.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Skills

Excellent English communication

Trauma-informed approach

Dementia/psychosocial support (adv)

Job description

Male Support Workers who are experienced in supporting young NDIS clients. Must be available weekends, afternoons and school holidays

Please note: These preferences are based on the participant’s individual needs, in line with the comfort, support requirements and the participant’s right to Choice and Control under the NDIS.

About the role

Soteria is seeking passionate and dedicated Support Workers to join our team and provide high-quality care and support to individuals with disabilities. In this casual role, you will be responsible for assisting clients with a range of daily living activities and skill building.

What you'll be doing

• Providing personalised support and assistance with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks to our complex clients

• Facilitating community access and engagement, including accompanying clients to appointments, social activities, and recreational events

• Implementing individual support plans and collaborating with the broader care team to ensure the best outcomes for each client

• Advocating for client needs and preferences, and actively contributing to the continuous improvement of service delivery

• Maintaining accurate records and documentation to support the delivery of high-quality care

What we're looking for

• It is an essential requirement that you are male and are available on weekends, afternoons and in the school holidays

• Strong English language proficiency with excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience supporting participants with psychosocial disability (highly regarded)

• Experience supporting individuals living with dementia (desirable)

• Proven reliability, professionalism, and consistency in attendance and practice

• High-level documentation and report-writing skills aligned with NDIS standards

• The ability and willingness to provide trauma-informed, behaviourally informed support to a participant presenting with complex behaviours

• A current Australian driver's licence

What we offer

At Soteria, we are committed to supporting our employees to thrive. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer ongoing training and development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and a positive, inclusive work environment. We value work-life balance and provide a range of employee wellbeing initiatives to support your overall health and happiness.

About us

Soteria is a leading provider of disability support services in four states. Our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities to live with dignity, independence, and choice. With a strong focus on person-centred care and a compassionate team of professionals, we are dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve.