Support Worker - Moreton Bay Region (North Brisbane)

Synapse; Deception Bay; In loco; AUD 34.000 - 44.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Attractive remuneration with full sal­

Monthly rosters

Ongoing training and development

Collaborative team culture

Descrizione del lavoro

Synapse is seeking casual Lifestyle Support Workers to assist individuals with brain injury and disability in the Moreton Bay region, including Deception Bay, Lawnton and Narangba. You will provide practical, personal, and social support to help clients live independently and stay connected to the community.

Role involves personal care, daily living tasks, meal prep, budgeting, and community access. Shift coverage includes AM/PM and sleepovers; knowledge of NDIS standards is beneficial.

Competenze

• 2+ years’ experience in a direct support worker role.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental health, or complex needs.

Mansioni

• Support individuals with personal care, daily living tasks, and social engagement.
• Assist with meal preparation, cleaning, shopping, budgeting, and community access.
• Administer medication and support behaviours of concern as directed.
• Develop and implement individual plans.
• Complete case notes, incident reports, and required documentation.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with clients, families, staff and external providers.

Conoscenze

Direct support experience

Disability support

NDIS knowledge

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Formazione

Certificate III in Community Services, Disability Work

Strumenti

Case notes writing

Basic computer systems

Descrizione del lavoro

At Synapse, we believe people with disability deserve access to the highest quality support so they can live well, stay safe, and stay connected to the community around them. Our work is guided by compassion, respect and an unwavering commitment to the people we support.

Our team is expanding and we are seeking passionate and experienced casual Lifestyle Support Workers across the Moreton Bay region at Deception Bay, Lawnton and Narangba to commence from December 2026.

About the Role

As a Lifestyle Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals impacted by brain injury and disability to live independently and confidently.

You will provide practical, personal, and social support tailored to each person’s needs and goals.

In this role, you will:

• Support individuals with personal care, daily living tasks, and social engagement
• Assist with meal preparation, cleaning, shopping, budgeting, and community access
• Administer medication and provide support for behaviours of concern as directed
• Participate in developing and implementing individual plans
• Complete accurate case notes, incident reports, and other required documentation
• Build positive, respectful relationships and communicate openly with individuals, families, staff, and external providers

About You

You will thrive in this role if you are compassionate, calm under pressure and committed to achieving meaningful outcomes for the people you support.

To succeed, you will:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a direct support worker role
• Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental health, or complex needs, manual handling and helping them achieve personal goals.
• Shift availability coverage for AM/PM and sleepover shifts(including Christmas and public holidays advantageous)
• Knowledge of NDIS Practice Standards, processes, and required documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, thinking and acting calmly in sensitive situations.
• Strong verbal, and analytical skills, with confidence using basic computer systems writing case notes and digital tools.
• Demonstrate Synapse’s Values in all interactions with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Certificate III in Community Services, Disability Work, or a related field highly desirablebut not essential.
• Australian/NZ Citizenship or Permanent Resident Visa holder only.

Before commencing your first shift, you must provide the following:

• Right to Work in Australia (e.g. passport, birth certificate, permanent resident visa)
• Blue Card and Yellow Card NDIS Worker Screening
• Australian Driver’s Licence
• Car Registration and Comprehensive Insurance for your private vehicle
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification
• NDIS Orientation Module Certificate

What We Offer

• Attractive remuneration with full salary packaging benefits (rent/mortgage, bills, entertainment)
• Monthly rosters to support work-life balance and planning
• Ongoing training, professional development and learning pathways
• A collaborative, inclusive and supportive team culture