Senior Disability Support Worker / Direct Care Team Lead

Whoever You Are; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Whoever You Are is seeking a Senior Disability Support Worker / Direct Care Team Lead to deliver person-centred direct care and provide shift guidance across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. This field-based role focuses on 1:1 community and in-home support, implementing positive behaviour support strategies and mentoring on-the-ground staff.

The role requires a minimum of 12 months direct care experience and NDIS screening, First Aid/CPR, and a valid driver’s license with

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months of direct care support experience in disability.
• Competency in manual handling, mobility equipment, personal care and medication assistance.
• Active NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current First Aid & CPR.
• Valid Driver's Licence and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 direct care, personal care, manual handling, meal preparation and domestic assistance.
• Drive participants to medical appointments, allied health sessions and community activities.
• Implement positive behaviour support strategies and individual support plans.
• Provide on-shift guidance, shadow-shifting and mentoring to direct care staff.
• Maintain accurate shift logs, progress notes and incident reports.

Skills

Manual handling

Mobility equipment

Personal care

Medication assistance

NDIS Worker Screening Check

First Aid & CPR

Driver's licence

Education

AQF Certificate III in Individual Support / Community Services

Job description

Senior Disability Support Worker / Direct Care Team Lead

Whoever You Are is seeking an active, reliable Senior Disability Support Worker / Direct Care Team Lead to deliver person-centred direct care and provide shift guidance across South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. This is a mobile, field-based role delivering 1:1 direct community and in-home support, implementing positive behaviour support strategies, and supporting on-the-ground staff mentoring.

Key responsibilities

Provide 1:1 direct care, personal care, manual handling (hoisting/transfers), meal preparation, and domestic assistance to participants.

Drive participants to medical appointments, allied health sessions, and community activities.

Implement positive behaviour support strategies and individual support plans in accordance with NDIS standards.

Provide practical on-shift guidance, shadow-shifting, and mentoring to direct care staff.

Maintain accurate shift logs, progress notes, and incident reports.

About you

Minimum 12 months of direct care support experience in the disability sector or AQF Certificate III in Individual Support / Community Services.

Competency in manual handling, mobility equipment, personal care, and medication assistance.

Active NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Current First Aid & CPR.

Valid Driver's Licence and insured vehicle.