Disability Support Workers – Brisbane North

About the role

As a Disability Support Worker, you may be required to assist participants with personal care and daily living activities, community access and social participation, attending appointments and community activities, household tasks and meal preparation, building independence and achieving personal goals, medication support where appropriately trained, emotional and social support, following individual support plans, and maintaining accurate progress notes and documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Assist participants with personal care and daily living activities

• Support community access and social participation

• Attend appointments and community activities with participants

• Assist with household tasks and meal preparation

• Support building independence and achieving personal goals

• Provide medication support, where appropriately trained

• Provide emotional and social support

• Follow individual support plans

• Maintain accurate progress notes and documentation

About you

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)

• Current Working with Children Check (Blue Card)

• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate

• Valid Australian Driver's Licence

• Reliable vehicle with full comprehensive insurance

• Willingness to travel within Brisbane North

• Flexibility to work weekdays, evenings and some weekends

• Previous disability or community services experience is highly desirable

• Relevant qualification in Disability, Community Services, Mental Health or a related field, or willingness to obtain

• Current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain

About us

Engage Disability Services provides person-centred support to NDIS participants and is committed to helping people with disability live independently, achieve their goals and participate in their communities.

Benefits

• Ongoing casual work opportunities

• Flexible shifts

• Supportive team environment

• Opportunities across Brisbane North

• Immediate start available for suitable candidates

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of NDIS participants

• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience in the disability sector