Support worker – Part Time and casual

Care FNQ

Cairns Regional

On-site

AUD 1,183,000 - 2,366,000

Part time

10 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay
Flexible schedules

Job summary

Care FNQ in Cairns is seeking dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our team. This hands-on role provides essential support to adults with physical and intellectual disabilities across group homes, respite care, in-home support, and community activities.

Flexible work schedules, including weekends and sleepovers, allow you to balance work and life while receiving weekly pay and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

  • A current driver's license is required.
  • A reliable vehicle is required for community support and transport.
  • Willingness to engage in ongoing training and development.
  • Blue Card (Working with Children) required.
  • NDIS Worker’s Clearance (Yellow Card) required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide care and support to adults with disabilities in group homes, respite care, in-home support, and community activities.
  • Assist participants with lifestyle and leisure programs to promote independence.
  • Flexible work schedules including weekends and sleepovers.

Skills

Current driver's license
Reliable vehicle
Willingness to engage in training &amp
Blue Card (Working with Children)
NDIS Worker’s Clearance (Yellow Card)

Job description

Disability Support Workers – Immediate Start Part time and Casual positions

Care FNQ is looking for dedicated Disability Support Workers to join our team in Cairns. This hands-on role involves providing essential support to adults with physical and intellectual disabilities in group homes, respite care, in-home support, community activities, and lifestyle & leisure programs.

Flexible work schedules available, including weekends, before & after school shifts, and sleepovers.

What You’ll Need:

✅ A current driver’s license
✅ A reliable vehicle (required for community support—participants may need transport)
✅ A willingness to engage in training & development
✅ A Blue Card (Working with Children)
✅ NDIS Worker’s Clearance (Yellow Card)

Why Join Us?

✨ Exciting career opportunities – potential for permanent employment
✨ A supportive organisation that values and cares for its team
✨ Ongoing training & development to help you grow
✨ Weekly pay for added convenience

About Care FNQ

Care FNQ is a Cairns-based disability support provider led by industry professionals who truly understand the role and its expectations. Since launching in November 2020, we’ve rapidly grown to support participants across Far North Queensland.

Our services include support coordination, community nursing, AINs, and more, always ensuring a participant-focused approach. We operate under the National Disability Service Standards, delivering high-quality, tailored support to help participants achieve the best outcomes.

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If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Click APPLY NOW to join our team.

For more information about working with Care FNQ, visit www.carefnq.com.au.

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