Support Worker

Disability Support Worker (Experienced Preferred)

Location: Hervey Bay

• Regular set roster

• Approximately 10–20 hours per week (based on your availability)

• Ongoing role with consistency and stability

🛰️ About Us

At Planet Support Services, we believe in connecting people with the right support workers to build strong, reliable and meaningful relationships. Our focus is on quality support, genuine community connection and helping people live full, independent lives.

We know great support starts with great support workers. That's why we aim to create a workplace where people feel respected, supported and trusted, with management that's approachable and always happy to lend a hand.

🛸 About the Role

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Support Worker who enjoys working independently and takes pride in making a genuine difference in someone's life.

This role focuses primarily on community participation, skill development and supporting independence and in home assistance. We're looking for someone who enjoys helping others achieve their goals, thinks proactively and is confident taking initiative to create engaging and meaningful supports.

Your role will include:

• Supporting participants to access their local community, attend activities, appointments and outings

• Providing transport to appointments, shopping and recreational activities

• Assisting with everyday household tasks including cooking, cleaning, laundry and general organisation

• Encouraging participants to build confidence, independence and life skills

• Identifying opportunities for new activities, hobbies and community engagement

• Providing occasional mild personal care where required

• Building positive, professional relationships with participants and their support network

• Working within your training, experience and scope of practice

🌟 What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Disability Support Worker (preferred)

• Someone who is self-motivated, reliable and able to work independently

• A proactive attitude with the ability to take initiative rather than waiting to be directed

• A genuine passion for helping people achieve their personal goals

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Current Driver Licence

• First Aid & CPR (or willingness to obtain)

• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

Bonus: If you have musical skills or enjoy sharing music with others, we'd love to hear about it.

🛰️ Why Work With Us?

• Stable ongoing hours (approximately 10–20 hours per week)

• Regular set roster

• Supportive and approachable management

• A friendly, values-driven team that genuinely cares

• Opportunities to grow within the disability sector

• Meaningful work where you'll see the positive impact you make every day

• A welcoming team culture based in the Hervey Bay community 🐳☀️

🚀 How to Apply

We're looking for the right person, not just someone to fill a position.

Please email your resume to ••••@planetsupportservices.com.au, along with a brief introduction telling us about your experience and why you believe you'd be a great fit for Planet Support Services.

We look forward to hearing from you! 🪐