Disability Support Worker at anchored care
Australia, Hesse, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Nov, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Aug, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Industry

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Description

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Travel reimbursement
  • Professional development assistance

 

Full job description

Are you looking for a job in which you can help the elderly in their twilight years and or adults with disabilities live comfortably in their own homes with your support and guidance. We are currently looking for Personal Care Workers that live in the North Brisbane area that are caring, compassionate, dependable and skilled individuals to provide in home care.

Daily activities typically include:

· Personal Cares- Helping with showering and incontinence

· Companionship

· Meal preparation

· Activities of daily living

· Light housekeeping

· Transportation

· Shopping assistance

· Sleep over shifts available

· and much more

Qualifications:

· A Certificate III in Individual Support (aged care, home, disability or equivalent) with at least 12 months experience

· National Police Certificate

· NDIS Screening Card

· Working with Vulnerable Person’s Card (Blue card)

· Current First Aid & CPR

· Drivers Licence with a vehicle that has comprehensive care insurance

· MUST Live in the north Brisbane area

The Benefits of working with Senior Helpers

If you’re warm, enthusiastic, positive and compassionate with experience working with seniors or adults with disabilities, then Senior Helpers could be perfect for you.

We offer Award fortnightly wages plus *paid KM’s between participants and a rewarding environment where your employer values the work you do. You’ll get:

· Flexible schedules

· One on one Care: Each of our staff work with just one participant at a time. That way you can get to know your client and build a genuine relationship.

· Ongoing Staff Development: You will have access to courses and programs to review and build your skills but also develop new knowledge and skills for specific clients.

If this sounds like a company you would like to grow with, we would love to hear from you!Full job description

At Anchored Care, our dedicated team is committed to working with our participants and their support networks to best utilise their NDIS plans, achieve greater independence, and reach their NDIS goals. We believe that our participants’ voices are the most important in every decision we make.

We are seeking experienced and passionate Support Workers to support participants across our SIL Accommodation Services, daily living supports, and community access.

As an Support Worker, you will work collaboratively with participants by providing personalised clinical and disability-related support. You will help participants enhance their daily living skills, build confidence in their health and wellbeing, and strengthen social and community connections — promoting independence and safe living within the community.

About You:

  • Can work on a rotating roster within Browns Plain, Bridgeman Downs, Boondall
  • Has strong interpersonal skills and experience in mental health care, including a sound understanding of NDIS requirements.
  • Is passionate about supporting individuals to achieve their goals and live meaningful lives.
  • Competent in providing personal care supports including assistance with bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, and continence management.
  • Experienced with manual handling tasks and safe work practices.
  • Experience supporting participants in Supported Independent Living environments, advocating for their choice and control.
  • Confident in delivering supports in participants’ homes and the community, including medical appointments, shopping, and recreational activities.
  • Demonstrates a trauma-informed approach and promotes dignity of risk.
  • Minimum one year of experience managing behaviours of concern and applying Positive Behaviour Support strategies.
  • Highly values honesty, integrity, and professional accountability.
  • Able to set clear and compassionate boundaries in line with organisational policy.
  • Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to support needs.
  • Empathetic, attentive listener, and maintains high standards of documentation and clinical care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide clinical supports within scope of practice under RN supervision, including medication administration and health monitoring.
  • Support participants with ASD Level 3, Reactive Attachment Disorder, PTSD, and complex psychosocial needs.
  • Work with individuals who present with moderate to high behaviours of concern.
  • Follow behaviour support plans and procedures to ensure safe and consistent support delivery.
  • Deliver intensive daily supports to adults and young people, including personal care and health-related supports.
  • Complete accurate documentation including shift notes, progress reports, incident reports, and clinical data entries.
  • Assist with attending appointments, community access, and social participation activities.
  • Undertake meal planning and preparation.
  • Complete light household duties to maintain a safe living environment.

Essential Criteria:

  • Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain).
  • Current Australian Driver Licence.
  • Current First Aid and CPR Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
  • Willingness to work a 24/7 rotating roster including days, nights, weekends, active/inactive overnights.
  • Right to work in Australia.
  • Experience in manual handling and safe physical support techniques.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Enthusiasm for supporting individuals with psychosocial, intellectual, and physical health needs.

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