Seeking Disability Support Workers

Disability Matters; Atherton; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Established & Trusted – 30+ years

Meaningful difference

Comprehensive Training & Development

Supportive Team

Job summary

Disability Matters seeks dedicated Support Workers to deliver in-home and community services, including supported independent living and short-term accommodation, across Mareeba and the Atherton Tablelands. Shifts vary from 2 to 10 hours and may include overnight stays; a fleet is provided by the organisation, though some roles may require driving your own vehicle.

You will support clients in daily living activities, maintain confidentiality, and work within relevant legislation and organisation

Qualifications

• Must hold current first aid certificate including CPR.
• Working with Children Blue Card – mandatory/essential.
• Manual drivers licence – mandatory for client visits.
• Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) – preferred.
• Previous disability support experience – preferred.
• Commit to WHS and confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective support services to enhance lives of people with disabilities.
• Familiar with Federal/State legislation and national quality standards.
• Assist clients in identifying and developing new skills and abilities.
• Follow Disability Matters policies and procedures.
• Work in a team and support colleagues.
• Communicate with Client Services regarding service provision.
• Assist with daily living activities including personal care, meals, mobility, and household tasks.
• Interact respectfully and encourage personal choice; engage with families and advocates.
• Promote positive behaviour and manage challenging situations.

Skills

First aid

CPR

Confidentiality

Health & safety awareness

Education

Cert III in Individual Support (Disability)

Tools

Manual drivers licence

Job description

At Disability Matters, Support Workers are one of our core assets in delivering support within the disability services sector. The role offers a range of services to participants including in home and community support, supported independent living and short-term accommodation. Due to continued growth, we have a number of positions we are currently recruiting for, based around Mareeba and the Atherton Tablelands.

Shifts are scheduled according to client requests. These may range from a 2 hour shift to a 10 hour shift and may include overnight stays (sleepover shift). Considerations in matching new support workers with clients include shift availability, location, previous experience or qualifications, as well as personal attributes. Flexibility is a key attribute of a successful support worker and is a consideration when rostering and offering shifts.

Use of the support worker's own vehicle may a requirement when working with some families, however the organisation owns and maintains a fleet of vehicles which are utilised prior to employees using their own vehicle.

Key responsibilities

Provide effective support services to enhance the lives of people with disabilities

Ensure familiarity with and operate within all relevant Federal and State Legislation and National quality and safety standards.

Assist clients in identifying and developing new skills and abilities

Be familiar with and operate within the parameters of Disability Matters policies & procedures

Work in a team environment in an effective and proactive manner and value, respect and support team members

Communicate effectively with the Client Services Team regarding service provision

Assist clients, as required, with daily living activities including personal care, meal preparation, mobility needs, housekeeping, shopping, personal finances and daily activities

Communicate and interact with clients in ways which are respectful, and encourage personal choice

Communicate with clients, their families and advocates, and other workers about the person's needs, abilities, preferences and aspirations

Encourage positive and socially appropriate behaviour, and effectively manage situations and behaviours that are not so

About you

Current first aid certificate (including CPR) - Mandatory

Working with Children Blue Card - Mandatory

Manual drivers licence - Mandatory

Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) - Preferred

Previous experience as a disability support worker - Preferred

Abide by workplace, health and safety requirements at all times whilst carrying out duties and report any incidents that occur - Mandatory

Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times - Mandatory

About the role

At Disability Matters, Support Workers are one of our core assets in delivering support within the disability services sector. The role offers a range of services to participants including in home and community support, supported independent living and short-term accommodation. Due to continued growth, we have a number of positions we are currently recruiting for, based around Mareeba and the Atherton Tablelands.

Shifts are scheduled according to client requests. These may range from a 2 hour shift to a 10 hour shift and may include overnight stays (sleepover shift). Considerations in matching new support workers with clients include shift availability, location, previous experience or qualifications, as well as personal attributes. Flexibility is a key attribute of a successful support worker and is a consideration when rostering and offering shifts.

Use of the support worker's own vehicle may a requirement when working with some families, however the organisation owns and maintains a fleet of vehicles which are utilised prior to employees using their own vehicle.

Key responsibilities

• Provide effective support services to enhance the lives of people with disabilities

• Ensure familiarity with and operate within all relevant Federal and State Legislation and National quality and safety standards.

• Assist clients in identifying and developing new skills and abilities

• Be familiar with and operate within the parameters of Disability Matters policies & procedures

• Work in a team environment in an effective and proactive manner and value, respect and support team members

• Communicate effectively with the Client Services Team regarding service provision

• Assist clients, as required, with daily living activities including personal care, meal preparation, mobility needs, housekeeping, shopping, personal finances and daily activities

• Communicate and interact with clients in ways which are respectful, and encourage personal choice

• Communicate with clients, their families and advocates, and other workers about the person's needs, abilities, preferences and aspirations

• Encourage positive and socially appropriate behaviour, and effectively manage situations and behaviours that are not so

About you

• Current first aid certificate (including CPR) - Mandatory

• Working with Children Blue Card - Mandatory

• Manual drivers licence - Mandatory

• Cert III in Individual Support (Disability) - Preferred

• Previous experience as a disability support worker - Preferred

• Abide by workplace, health and safety requirements at all times whilst carrying out duties and report any incidents that occur - Mandatory

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times - Mandatory

Why Join Disability Matters?

• Established & Trusted – Join a respected organisation with over 30 years of experience supporting people with disability.

• Make a Meaningful Difference – Help empower individuals to achieve their goals, independence, and best quality of life.

• Comprehensive Training & Development – We invest in our people through ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.

• Supportive Team