Support Worker - Brighton

If you want to make a difference by having a positive impact on peoples’ lives, then a career with Independence Australia Group (AQA) may be for you.

About us

AQA was established in 1987 by a group of people with quadriplegia who saw a need to improve access to information, support and employment opportunities for people who had sustained a spinal cord injury (SCI) – particularly quadriplegia.

Today AQA continues to provide individualised supports to people with spinal cord injury and other physical disabilities.  To read more about us, visit independenceaustralia.com.au.

About the role

We are seeking a patient, compassionate, and reliable Support Worker to provide dedicated in-home support to a softly spoken female client in the Brighton area.

Working as part of a 2:1 team alongside a second support worker, you will assist with morning personal care routines, complex bowel and urinary care, portable hoist transfers, meal preparation, and light domestic tasks. As our client has speech difficulties, patience and strong communication skills are essential. This role starts ASAP and is ideal for someone seeking consistent morning shifts in a supportive, pet-friendly environment as our client has her own pets.

Shifts on Offer

• Consistent Morning Roster: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM (2:1 shift working alongside a second team member).

What you will do

• Personal Care & Support: Assist with showering, bowel care (suppository administration), and urinary care (changing continence pads).
• Manual Handling & Mobility: Safely execute client transfers using a portable hoist alongside a second team member.
• Meal Preparation & Medication: Prepare meals, assist with eating, and administer medications as outlined in the care plan.
• Household Assistance: Perform general cleaning of the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, and living room.
• Communication & Engagement: Communicate with patience and clarity, actively supporting the client’s speech needs and maintaining a warm, supportive presence.

About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience: Experienced Support Worker with a background in attendant care, personal care, and manual handling.
• Key Skills: Confident in complex care (bowel/suppository care, continence management) and portable hoist transfers.
• Key Attributes: Exceptionally patient, empathetic, a great communicator, comfortable working in a 2:1 team, and comfortable around cats.
• Qualifications: Certificate III in Individual Support, Disability, or Aged Care (preferred), alongside a current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• Essential Credentials: Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working with Children Check (WWCC), Australian Driver's Licence, and reliable personal transport.

Why work with us
As a valued member of our team, you have access to a range of benefits and perks to ensure you thrive at Independence Australia Group, including:

• Competitive Salary Packaging: Maximize your take-home pay through our generous social enterprise tax benefits.
• On-the-Job Support: Benefit from working collaboratively in a 2:1 shift environment with on-site teamwork and guidance.
• Professional Growth: Broaden your skills in complex client care, speech support, and specialized manual handling.
• A Supportive Culture: Work within a values-driven environment that prioritises equity, empathy, respect, and excellence.

Work with Purpose

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to participate in life and the community, regardless of ability. Our aim is to improve the quality of life and provide access to products, resources and support to allow people to make choices to enhance their well-being and lifestyle, whether it’s in their own home, local community or in our residential facilities. As a social enterprise, we redistribute the surplus funds generated through the sale of over 12,000 healthcare products, mobility aids, and equipment into programs that support people with disability. Independence Australia Group includes Zest Care, SASI, AQA and Possability Group. Read more about our story at Independenceaustralia.com.au

For a rewarding career where you can make a real difference and positive impact on peoples’ lives, APPLY NOW.

Commitment to Diversity
Independence Australia Group is an equal opportunity employer and believe our people should reflect the diverse communities we operate in. We encourage applications from people with a disability, CALD, LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. If you have any questions about accessibility during recruitment or about the workplace, please contact our People Experience team on *******@iagroup.org.au.