At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with disabilities to live meaningful lives and engage in their communities.
- Company: Better Tomorrow Support Services, a caring organisation making a real difference.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, ongoing training, career development, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Flexible shifts, buddy shifts for onboarding, and opportunities to build specialist skills.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact while helping others achieve their personal goals.
- Qualifications: Experience in disability support, strong communication skills, and a caring attitude.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Better Tomorrow Support Services (BTSS) is committed to supporting people to live meaningful lives, build genuine community connections, achieve their goals, and maintain their cultural, spiritual and personal identities. We are looking for experienced, caring and reliable Disability Support Workers to join our growing Brisbane team and support participants with high and complex support needs.
Are you ready to use your experience to support people with complex needs and be part of a team that truly values the work you do? If you value dignity, respect, person-centred practice and helping people achieve meaningful goals, we'd love to hear from you.
If you're passionate about helping people live life beyond the home, supporting participants to access their community, attend church or cultural activities, enjoy day and evening outings, and take part in experiences that reflect their personal beliefs, interests and goals, we'd love to hear from you.
At BTSS, our team is supported through ongoing training, mentoring, supervision and opportunities to develop specialist skills in complex disability and high intensity supports.
WHY JOIN BTSS?
- Salary Packaging Available
- Ongoing Training & Professional Development
- Career Development & Leadership Opportunities
- Opportunities to Build Specialist Skills in Complex Disability and High-Intensity Supports
- Direct Access to Experienced Leaders Who Understand the Job
- A Team Culture Where People Matter
- Join a Growing Organisation Making a Genuine Impact
- 24/7 Support and Guidance
- Buddy Shifts and Structured Onboarding
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're seeking people who genuinely care about making a difference and are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
Highly Regarded Experience & Attributes:
- Experience supporting people with high and complex disability support needs
- Be able to work across a range of shifts (Shift work required)
- Experience supporting participants with complex behavioural, mental health and disability-related support needs
- Experience providing high-intensity health supports (Diabetes)
- Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support strategies and working within Positive Behaviour Support Plans
- A proactive approach to supporting participants to access their community, build independence and engage in meaningful activities beyond the home
- Commitment to promoting choice, dignity, inclusion and cultural respect in every interaction
- Experience supporting participants to maintain connections with their culture, faith, community and personal interests, including church attendance, cultural events, education, volunteering, sporting activities and recreational pursuits
- Strong communication, documentation and teamwork skills
- Current students or graduates in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology, Social Work or other Allied Health disciplines are encouraged to apply and will be highly regarded
- Experience driving participants within the community, including use of accessible vehicles
- Current Blue Card, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain)
- Completion of Queensland Foundations of Child Safety Training, or willingness to complete as part of onboarding
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Current Driver's Licence
- First Aid & CPR Certificate
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)
- Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including active nights and sleepovers
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
At BTSS, we don't just support people with daily tasks. We support people to build independence, strengthen relationships, participate in their communities, maintain cultural and faith connections, pursue their interests, achieve personal goals and live the life they choose. We value support workers who think beyond the four walls of a home and actively help participants create meaningful experiences and opportunities.
Direct Support Worker in Caboolture employer: Better Tomorrow Support Services
Better Tomorrow Support Services is an exceptional employer located in Beaudesert, QLD, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities. We foster a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through high-quality training and flexible working arrangements, ensuring our staff can make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive benefits. Join us to be part of a compassionate team committed to delivering the highest quality of care and making a real difference in the community.
Contact Details:
Better Tomorrow Support Services Recruitment Team
