Disability Support Worker – Active Capacity Builder

About the role

This role supports one participant on the Gold Coast using a teach–prompt–fade capacity-building approach. You will provide direct support with genuine independence and autonomy, working across mornings, afternoons and overnights.

Key responsibilities

• Direct support using teach–prompt–fade capacity-building approach
• Proactive home management during quieter periods — cleaning, supply planning, stock audits (first aid, emergency, car safety kits, go-bags)
• Researching and pitching activities matched to the participant's interests
• Clear, accurate shift notes and documentation

About you

• Experience in mental health support and complex communication needs
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance + Blue Card
• First Aid & CPR
• NDIS Worker Orientation, Induction, Safe Eating & Safe Communication modules
• Open Australian driver's licence
• Availability across mornings, afternoons and overnights
• Genuinely proactive — you spot what needs doing and do it
• Patient and resilient, with the ability to reset each day
• Comfortable working autonomously and staying in close contact with management
• An animal lover — cats (including one affectionate white cat), birds, fish, reptiles and scorpions are all part of the home

About us

At Optimising Abilities, we pair calm, values-driven relationships with strong clinical governance and Positive Behaviour Support.