Support Worker

Michelle Edge; Queensland; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local community support organization in Queensland seeks dedicated support workers for part-time positions. Ideal candidates will assist clients with complex needs, engaging in personal care, mental health support, and companionship. Must have a driver’s license and experience with disabilities. Offers competitive pay and ongoing training in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay with salary packaging options

Access to exclusive retail and service discounts

Annual salary reviews

Paid Induction

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a current Open Driver's Licence.
• At least 1 year of experience with disabilities and mental health support.
• Experience in complex support environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with complex needs in various capacities.
• Provide companionship and build meaningful relationships.
• Deliver exceptional care and innovative strategies.

Skills

Effective communication

Complex support experience

Ability to prioritize workloads

Job description

Open Minds focus on the impact they can make for their clients' lives. We offer years of knowledge and life experience expertise that play a crucial role in ensuring we provide exceptional care. You’ll become a part of a group that prioritises passion, care and opportunities to grow.

About Your New Role

You’ll be assisting our clients with complex needs in the Sherwood region and surroundings. With permanent part‑time positions available, you will be joining our team of support workers that drive our frontline services, delivering exceptional care and innovative strategies to help clients reach their full potential. Each day will be unique, but shifts may include assistance with mental health challenges, personal care, household duties, and medication management. Above all, you will provide companionship and build meaningful, caring relationships.

About You

• Excels in complex support environments, including Supported Independent Living, Clinical Settings, and Community Access
• Maintains effective communication and strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience working with complex support needs, implementing Positive Behavioural Support Plans, and handling mental health challenges
• Can prioritise workloads and respond to emergent situations with ease
• Can work across various shifts, including evenings and weekends

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay with salary packaging options
• Access to exclusive retail and service discounts
• Annual salary reviews
• Paid Induction
• Ongoing training opportunities

Requirements

• A current Open Driver's Licence
• 1 Year experience with disabilities and mental health support services

Apply Now!

Join our team and be a part of something bigger. Real People, Real Support, Real Impact! For any questions, feel free to reach out to us at [e-mail]

Open Minds acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we all work, live and play on. We pay our respects to the Elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples. We reflect upon the millions of footprints that are embedded into the earth from our Ancestors, the pathways that were forged, the meaning they leave behind and the continuation of the traditions through the next generations.