Support Worker

Northcott; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 forrent

Meals and entertainment allowance $2,,

Fitness Passport

Perkbox Access

Family‑Friendly Workplace

Learning & Career Growth

Job summary

Northcott is seeking Casual Support Workers to join our In Home & Community Services across North Brisbane. You will support customers to develop skills and maintain independence, and provide respectful, person-centred personal care when needed.

Roles offer flexible shifts to support study and caring commitments, with opportunities for learning, career growth, and ongoing training. Northcott promotes diversity and inclusion and values your contributions.

Qualifications

• Ability to work across mornings, afternoons and nights.
• Willingness to provide personal care to children and adults if required.
• Experience working with children.
• Remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations.
• Eager to learn and help others live more independently.
• Short cover letter outlining your skills, experience and interest in the role.

Responsibilities

• Support customers to develop skills and independence.
• Provide personal care (toileting, dressing, showering, feeding, medication support) as needed.
• Use manual handling techniques and equipment safely.
• Assist with mealtime management, household tasks, and community access.
• Build positive, empowering relationships to help customers achieve goals.

Skills

Flexibility

Personal care

Childcare experience

Calm under pressure

Empathy

Job description

Casual Support Worker roles across North Brisbane, offering flexible shifts to support work–life balance, study, and caring commitments within our In Home & Community Services.

About The Role:

Bring your energy, empathy, and adaptability to a role that changes lives. At Northcott, no two days are the same — and that’s exactly how we like it!

• Support customers to develop skills and maintain independence.
• Provide respectful, person-centred personal care (including toileting, dressing, showering, feeding, and medication support).
• Use manual handling techniques and equipment safely and confidently.
• Assist with mealtime management, household tasks (like cleaning and shopping), and community access.
• Build positive, empowering relationships that help customers achieve their goals.
• Salary Packaging – Make your money go further with up to $15,900 tax-free for rent/mortgage and $2,650 for meals and entertainment.
• Wellbeing Perks – Access Fitness Passport, health discounts, and wellness resources to keep you feeling your best.
• Perkbox Access – Everyday savings, rewards, and exclusive offers — because you deserve a few extra perks.
• Family-Friendly Workplace – Flexible support to help you balance home and work life.
• Learning & Career Growth – Ongoing training, development, and opportunities to advance your career, with your contributions always valued.

Skills & Experience:

• Can work flexibly across mornings, afternoons, and nights.
• Willingness towork with children and adults and provide personal care if required.
• Has experienceworking with children.
• Stay calm, capable, and compassionate when things get challenging.
• Love learning, connecting, and helping others live more independently.
• A short cover letter outlining your skills, experience and what interests you about this role.

We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you:Our Story

If you already work at Northcott, please chat with your manager before applying — they may be asked to endorse your application.

Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome. For general enquiries about the role you are applying for, please email [e-mail] .

Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. We welcome bilingual and multilingual applicants, recognising the important role language and cultural understanding play in connecting with and supporting our diverse communities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at [emailprotected] .