Support Worker Home & Living - Oxley

Aruma; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HEART Promise

Salary Packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Health Insurance

BRAVE Awards

Career Development

Job summary

Aruma is seeking passionate Support Workers to empower people with disabilities and young individuals to live the life they choose. You’ll deliver person-centred support, assist with daily living, and foster independence within a rights-based framework.

Rostered on a 24/7 schedule including sleepovers, active nights, weekends and public holidays, you’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement plans and advocate for customer rights.

Qualifications

• Experience in disability, aged care, or family/community services.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Valid Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle.
• NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including days, sleepovers, weekends & public holidays.
• Availability for 24/7 rostered shifts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, individualised support to people with disabilities and young people.
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and skill development.
• Build meaningful connections and provide mentorship and emotional support.
• Support community participation and recreational activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement support plans.
• Advocate for customer rights and promote independence.
• Create safe, trauma-informed environments for young people with complex needs.

Skills

Disability care experience

First Aid & CPR

Driver's Licence

NDIS Worker Check

Communication skills

Flexible shifts

24/7 availability

Job description

Support Workers | Home & Living

At Aruma, we’re not just support workers, we’re Human Rights warriors. We believe in empowering people to live the life they choose, and we’re looking for passionate, values-driven Support Workers to join our team.

About the Role

As a Support Worker, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and young individuals by providing tailored, person-centred support. Whether it’s daily living assistance, emotional guidance, or community engagement, your work will help create a more inclusive and compassionate society.

You’ll work across a 24/7 rotating roster, including sleepovers, active nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, individualised support to people with disabilities and young people
• Assist with personal care, mobility, and skill development
• Build meaningful connections and provide mentorship and emotional support
• Support community participation and recreational activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to implement support plans
• Advocate for customer rights and promote independence
• Create safe, trauma-informed environments for young people with complex needs

What You’ll Need Disability, Home & Living

• Experience in disability, aged care, or family/community services
• A current First Aid and CPR Certificate or willingness to obtain
• Valid Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle
• NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including days, sleep overs, weekends & public holidays
• Availability for 24/7 rostered shifts

Why Join Aruma?

• HEART Promise: Be part of a team that helps you “Heart your work” every day.
• Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals/entertainment
• Fitness Passport: Subsidised gym membership
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support for you and your family
• Discounted Health Insurance: Through Bupa
• Recognition & Rewards: BRAVE Reviews and annual BRAVE Awards
• Career Development: Ongoing training and pathways into leadership

We strongly encourage candidates with a disability to apply. Your lived experience is a powerful asset in building a more inclusive world.

Our Commitment

At Aruma, we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are focused on creating an inclusive, high-performing workplace.

Our Recruitment Approach

We review applications as they come in and move quickly to interview great candidates, so we encourage you to apply early. While we include an indicative closing date, roles may close sooner if we find the right person. Applications received later in the process may not progress. If you’re unsuccessful and would value feedback, please feel welcome to reach out to our Talent team.

Applications close 28/11/26 unless filled prior