Support Worker

Lutheran Services Australia; Nambour; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Staff discounts & benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness and wellbeing programs

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Lutheran Services Australia is seeking a casual Support Worker for the Graceville Centre in Nambour, QLD, to assist people living with mental health challenges and/or disabilities. The role involves facilitating daily living activities, wellness support, and community participation, working alongside a recovery-focused team.

You will contribute to individual goals, document care, and collaborate with case managers to enhance client outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health or disability support preferred.
• Strong communication and empathy with clients and families.
• Valid Queensland Driver’s Licence and comprehensively insured vehicle.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Blue Card required.

Responsibilities

• Provide flexible, tailored support to client needs and preferences.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks with dignity and independence.
• Encourage community participation and social engagement for clients.
• Support skill development and independence-building activities.
• Collaborate with case managers and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client care and interactions.

Skills

Transferable skills

Passion for empowerment

Interpersonal skills

Driver's licence

NDIS Worker Screening

Blue Card

Job description

Support Worker - Mental Health and Disabilities!

Multiple Casual Positions Available

Availability for Weekend & Sleepover shifts desired but not essential

Location: Graceville Centre at Nambour QLD

Remuneration: $46.18 - $50.38 ph (includes 25% casual loading) + Super + Salary packaging + Access to staff discounts & benefits

About The Role

Located in Nambour on the Sunshine Coast, our Graceville Centre provides support to individuals living with a mental illness and/or disability. All Graceville services are conducted by working with individuals in a strength based and recovery focused framework. Graceville Centre operates seven programs that provide support to clients either on site or in their own homes. We are a growing service and regularly have internal opportunities for career growth.

As a Support Worker you will work across multiple programs with individuals helping them to increase their independence, maintain their wellness and ultimately improve the quality of their life.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Provide flexible, support tailored to client needs and preferences.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks, ensuring dignity and independence.
• Encourage community participation and social engagement for individuals.
• Support skill development and independence-building activities.
• Work collaboratively with case managers and other stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client care and interactions.

What You Bring To The Team

• Transferrable skills and/or study in a related field (students are encouraged to apply)
• A strong passion for empowering individuals with a mental illness and/or disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with clients and their families.
• A valid Queensland Driver’s Licence & a comprehensively insured vehicle that you can use to transport clients (if required).
• A valid NDIS Worker Screening Clearance & Blue Card.

Why Choose Us?

• Salary Packaging Benefits: take home more pay (up to $15,900 tax-free + $2,650 meals & entertainment).
• Discounts: on Health Insurance, Energy, IT & Appliances, Travel & More.
• Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support.
• Fitness Passport - Stay active with discounted Gym Memberships for you and your family.
• Ongoing Training & Development opportunities to grow your career

Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organisation, providing exceptional care and support to communities across Queensland for the past 90 years. We provide aged care, retirement living and home care services for older people, with community services including mental health, disability, youth and family, and domestic and family violence support. We draw on a rich Lutheran tradition of care, placing the wellbeing of our clients at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to Join Us?

Applications will close for submissions on Friday, 6th Oct at 9:00am.