Support Worker - Ipswich

Northcott; City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts & Benefits

Salary Packaging

Perkbox

Leave Entitlements

Accessibility & Wellbeing

Career Growth

Job summary

Northcott in Ipswich is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist people with disability, delivering person-centered care and helping participants access the community. The role offers part-time and casual opportunities within a supportive team, with a focus on growth and wellbeing.

Applicants should have at least 12 months in the disability sector, comfort with personal care and mobility assistance, and the ability to work across varied shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months disability sector experience.
• Experience supporting children and young people with a range of support needs.
• Ability to work across mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.
• Comfort with personal care, manual handling and community access.
• Mental health and behaviour support planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to promote dignity and independence.
• Assist with safe manual handling and mobility using aids.
• Follow care plans to meet health needs.
• Prepare meals and assist with mealtimes per plans.
• Develop positive relationships and support individual care plans.
• Support community access and engagement for participants.

Skills

Disability sector experience

Flexible shifts

Strong communication

Community access

Person-centered approach

Lived experience encouraged

Job description

Join a team that values your growth, supports your success, and empowers you to make a meaningful difference every day.

An exciting opportunity is available to join our Ipswich team as a Support Worker, with both permanent part-time and casual roles on offer. This is a great opportunity for people who are passionate about supporting others, enjoy building positive connections, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with disability.

We welcome people from all backgrounds because we know that diverse experiences, abilities, languages, and cultures strengthen our team, enhance the support we provide to our customers, and make Northcott stronger.

About The Role

Our programs assist young people to learn social skills, independent living skills including cooking and travel training, with plenty of focus on creativity and wellbeing too. You will be supporting participants to access to the community and engage with peers.

In this role, you will:

• Provide personal care that promotes dignity and independence as required (e.g. showering, toileting, continence support).
• Support safe manual handling and mobility using hoists and other aids.
• Follow individual care plans to meet health needs such as epilepsy or wound care.
• RequireExcellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Prepare meals and assist with mealtimes in line with mealtime management plans.
• Require a demonstrated commitment to supporting and promoting the individual needs of our customers
• Develop positive relationships with our customers and to support their individual care plans, as appropriate.
• Require experience supporting customers with psychosocial disability, Intellectual disability, physical disability, epilepsy and behaviours of concern.

You will be surrounded by an experienced, supportive team who will help you grow your skills and build a rewarding career in disability support.

At Northcott, we believe in looking after the people who drive our organisation. That’s why we offer a range of fantastic employee benefits designed to support your wellbeing, lifestyle, and career growth.

• Exclusive Discounts & Benefits - Enjoy discounted health insurance, gym memberships, motor services and more.
• Salary Packaging - Boost your take-home pay and save on tax with up to $15,900 annually. Enjoy the benefits of salary packaging- no matter where else you work.
• Perkbox - Access everyday savings, discounts, and wellbeing resources - our way of supporting you beyond the pay packet.
• Excellent Leave Entitlements for PPT roles - Enjoy generous annual leave, paid personal leave, and paid parental leave, supporting your wellbeing, work-life balance, and family commitments.
• Accessibility & Wellbeing - Inclusive workplace with support for employees with disability, including tailored adjustments, flexible work options and a Psychologically safe environment and various staff networks.
• Learning & Career Growth - Ongoing training, development, and opportunities to advance your career, with your contributions always valued.

Skills & Experience:

• A flexible approach to work - you are happy to work across various shifts, including mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.
• Minimum of 12 months’ disability sector experience. Applicants with lived experience of disability are strongly encouraged to apply and will be highly regarded.
• You have experience supporting children and young people with a range of individual support needs, including behaviours of concern, personal care, manual handling, and community access using service vehicles such as vans.
• You are confident working respectfully with families from diverse backgrounds, including those experiencing social or economic disadvantage, while maintaining a calm, person-centred approach.
• You have experience inMental Health andBehaviour Support Plans.
• You have experience supporting people with varying physical, cognitive or behavioural needs - and always lead with respect.
• You have the ability to stay calm, think quickly, and provide steady, confident support - even when things get challenging.
• A positive attitude, a team spirit, and a genuine passion for helping others achieve their goals.
• You 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

At Northcott, we believe everyone deserves the chance to live life their way. As a not-for-profit disability service provider, we support people with disability to explore new possibilities, reach their goals, and shape their own futures.

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] .

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

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, LGBTQIA+ identity, neurodivergence, 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 any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, have a preferred contact method, or need information provided in an alternative format, please contact recruitment at [e-mail] are here to support you - reasonable adjustments are available throughout the application process and are also available to employees in their roles beyond recruitment.