At a Glance
- Tasks: Support individuals with disabilities in daily living and promote their independence.
- Company: Compassionate Community Care, a values-driven NDIS provider in Cairns.
- Benefits: Casual employment, ongoing shifts, training opportunities, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours across a 24/7 roster with diverse participant interactions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience in disability support or related fields is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 24.3 - 29.7 $ per hour.
Compassionate Community Care is a growing, values-driven NDIS registered provider delivering person-centred disability supports across Cairns and Far North Queensland.
As a Disability Support Worker, you will provide assistance across Supported Independent Living (SIL), Community Access and individual participant supports.
You will support people who genuinely enjoy supporting others while promoting independence, dignity, choice and control.
Key responsibilities
- Supporting participants within Supported Independent Living (SIL) homes
- Providing Community Access and social participation supports
- Assisting participants with activities of daily living and personal care
- Supporting participants to develop and maintain independence and daily living skills
- Transporting and supporting participants to appointments, activities and community events
- Assisting with meal preparation, household tasks and daily routines
- Supporting participants to achieve their individual NDIS goals
- Following participant support plans, Behaviour Support Plans and risk management strategies
- Supporting participants with medication in accordance with organisational policies and individual requirements
- Completing accurate progress notes and required documentation
About you
- Previous experience within the NDIS, disability, mental health, aged care or community services sector
- A good understanding of person-centred support, dignity, choice and control
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Reliability and the ability to attend rostered shifts consistently
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Professional boundaries and respect for participant confidentiality
- Confidence supporting participants with varying and potentially complex support needs
- Ability to follow support plans, policies, procedures and management direction
- Good written skills for completing progress notes and incident documentation
- Flexibility to work across a 24/7 roster, including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, public holidays and sleepover/active overnight shifts where required
- Employment Requirements
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Working with Children Check / Blue Card, where applicable
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Current Australian Driver Licence
- Reliable access to transport
- Relevant NDIS Worker Orientation and mandatory training requirements
Qualifications & Experience
A relevant qualification such as a Certificate III or Certificate IV in Individual Support, Disability, Community Services, Mental Health or a related field will be highly regarded.
Applicants with demonstrated disability and NDIS experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
About us
Compassionate Community Care is a growing, values-driven NDIS registered provider delivering person-centred disability supports across Cairns and Far North Queensland.
- Casual employment with opportunities for regular ongoing shifts
- A variety of SIL and Community Access supports
- Support from an established service delivery and management team
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to work with a diverse range of participants
- A supportive and community-focused workplace
- Remuneration in accordance with the applicable SCHADS Award classification and employment conditions
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NDIS Disability Support Workers employer: Compassionate Community Care
Compassionate Community Care Pty Ltd (CCCare) is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a supportive and collaborative workplace culture, staff enjoy flexible working arrangements, ongoing training, and the opportunity to build meaningful relationships within the NDIS and community sectors. Employees are empowered to manage their caseloads autonomously while receiving regular mentoring, making CCCare a rewarding place to work for those passionate about supporting individuals with disabilities.
Contact Details:
Compassionate Community Care Recruitment Team
