Disability Support Workers

About the role

Choices And Rights is seeking passionate and dedicated Female Disability Support Workers to join our team in Caboolture. In this casual role, you’ll support individuals living with disabilities, helping them live independently, safely, and meaningfully within the community.

You will be supporting a participant with complex support needs, including:

• Behaviours of concern (physical aggression, absconding, property damage)

• Use of physical, environmental, and chemical restraints as outlined in their Positive Behaviour Support Plan (PBSP)

• A history of sexualised behaviours of concern (support worker must be female only)

• Current risk assessments in place, including containment under review

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting clients with daily living tasks (personal care, meals, cleaning)

• Engaging clients in social, community, and recreational activities

• Following behaviour support plans, including safe and appropriate use of approved interventions

• Documenting progress and reporting incidents accurately

• Ensuring clients' rights and dignity are upheld at all times

• Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team

• Certificate III or IV in Disability Support (or willing to obtain)

• Experience supporting individuals with high and complex needs

• FEMALE APPLICANTS ONLY – Strictly no male staff due to participant’s behavioural history

• Training in physical restraint or willingness to undergo relevant training

• Understanding of positive behaviour support frameworks

• Strong communication, patience, and empathy

• Ability to stay calm under pressure and respond to challenging behaviours

• Current driver's licence and access to reliable transport

• Competitive casual rates

• Flexible work hours to suit your schedule

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Supportive, inclusive, and values-driven work environment

• Opportunity to make a real and lasting impact in someone's life