Disability Support Worker

Experienced Disability Support Worker – SIL

Location: Toowoomba / Highfields Region, QLD
Employment Type: Casual / Flexible
Shifts: Morning, afternoon, evening, weekend & sleepover shifts

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to provide consistent, person-centred support in a shared SIL home in the Toowoomba / Highfields region.

You will support participants with varying mobility, communication and clinical needs while helping maintain a safe, respectful and comfortable home environment.

About You

We are looking for Support Workers who:

• Have experience in SIL, complex in-home support or high-support disability services
• Have strong personal care and manual handling experience
• Are confident with hoists, transfers, continence care and medication support
• Can work independently while knowing when to escalate concerns
• Are proactive, observant and reliable
• Respect that the SIL is the participants’ home, including their privacy, dignity, routines and choices
• Communicate effectively with participants, families and healthcare professionals
• Complete accurate shift notes, progress notes, incident reports and handovers
• Can remain calm and supportive when participants are anxious, confused or unwell
• Are comfortable providing personal care to participants of different genders
• Can prepare home-cooked meals and maintain a clean, organised environment
• Work well with other Support Workers, including during 2:1 support and transfers
• Can confidently follow individual support, medication, mealtime and clinical plans

Essential Requirements

• Certificate III or higher in Individual Support, Disability, Aged Care, Community Services or related qualification preferred
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Current First Aid & CPR
• Current Australian driver’s licence
• Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance where participant transport is required
• Right to work in Australia
• Medication administration competency or willingness to complete assessment
• Manual Handling Certificate
• Infection Control Certificate
• Willingness to complete participant-specific training before working independently
• Availability across a combination of morning, afternoon, evening, weekend and sleepover shifts

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to work in a supportive SIL environment where your experience, reliability and person-centred approach can make a genuine difference to participants’ daily lives.

How to Apply

If you have strong SIL or Attendant Care experience and are committed to providing safe, respectful and consistent support, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume to: [email protected]

Pay: $38.00 – $42.00 per hour

Work Location: In person