At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide flexible support to clients with disabilities, enhancing their comfort and lifestyle.
- Company: Join a non-profit organisation dedicated to making a difference in the Brisbane community.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, competitive pay, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunities for ongoing casual work with potential for permanent shifts.
- Why this job: Perfect for students seeking meaningful work that fits around studies and commitments.
- Qualifications: No experience necessary; just a positive attitude and a willingness to help.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Mobile Attendant Care Service (MACS) is a non-profit, charitable organisation that operates in the Brisbane community. We offer 24/7 personalised and flexible support solutions 365 days a year for those with a physical disability.
A typical shift involves: driving between clients (vehicle provided), assistance with personal care and hygiene, transfers/hoisting, dressing, medication assistance, re-positioning, wellbeing checks, assistance to eat/drink, and many other small tasks. Our staff work a scheduled run, dropping in to clients for 5 minutes up to 1 hour, giving clients flexibility and peace of mind that someone is always available to respond to their needs.
Your main responsibility will be enhancing the comfort and lifestyle of our clients' individual support needs. A typical shift involves: driving to a client's home (in your own vehicle), assistance with personal care and hygiene, transfers/hoisting, dressing, medication assistance, assistance to eat/drink, community access, meal prep, following a task list, and any other assistance they may need.
We are looking to recruit multiple Support Workers who share our core values and are committed to providing reliable, flexible and responsive support. These positions are ideal for students or anyone seeking ongoing casual employment with regular shifts. We are particularly interested in individuals who can offer flexible availability and cover shifts over the next two months, with the opportunity to take on more permanent, regular hours from January, working around their studies, travel plans or other commitments.
We have the following opportunities:
- Drop-In Support: Our Drop-In shifts start at our Kedron office. Support Workers use a company shift vehicle to travel throughout the community, providing flexible, responsive support to individuals in their own environments for anything from 5 minutes up to 1 hour.
- Active Day Shifts: 6:00 am – 2:00 pm: Monday to Sunday, with days varying. 5:00 am – 10:00 am: Monday to Sunday, with days varying.
- Active Afternoon/Overnight Shifts: 4:30 pm – 12:00 am, 6:00 pm – 2:00 am, 7:30 pm – 3:00 am, 9:00 pm – 6:00 am. Days of work may vary across Monday to Sunday, offering flexibility for those looking to work around existing commitments.
- Lifestyle Assists: A range of shifts from 2-6 hours assisting individual clients to either prepare for their day, go out into the community, or assist in the home.
You will take your own vehicle to clients' houses and assist with a range of support depending on the client. The following opportunities are available:
- Griffin: 6:30 am – 8:30 am, Mondays and Fridays (Female Support Worker only)
- Bridgeman Downs: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm, Monday to Sunday (Female Support Worker only)
- Gaythorne: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday to Sunday, with days varying (Female Support Worker only)
- Chermside: 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Monday to Sunday, with days varying (Female Support Worker only)
- Strathpine: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Wednesdays and Saturdays – community access (Male or female Support Worker)
- Nundah: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Saturdays (Female Support Worker only)
- Bowen Hills: Various shifts available between 7:00 am – 9:30 am, 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm and 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, across Monday to Sunday (Male or female Support Worker)
Qualifications and experience:
- A qualification in community services/disability/individual support is preferable but not essential.
- Ability to support others with personal care and domestic duties – and be happy for this to be part of your job.
- Driver's License (Internationally recognised license accepted).
- Access to your own reliable vehicle is required to travel to and from work.
- NDIS Orientation Module & Worker Screening, or willingness to obtain at point of employment.
- First Aid / CPR, or willingness to obtain within 1 month of employment.
- High levels of enthusiasm, initiative, and a positive attitude while acting with integrity, honesty and respect.
If you're looking for flexible casual work where you can make a meaningful difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're studying, travelling or looking for work that fits around your existing commitments, MACS offers opportunities to build your experience while providing valuable support to people in your community.
Disability Support Worker in Brisbane employer: Mobile Attendant Care Service
Join our dedicated team at Mobile Attendant Care Service on the Gold Coast, where we prioritise a supportive work culture that values reliability and flexibility. As a Disability Support Worker, you'll enjoy meaningful employment with opportunities for professional growth while making a real difference in the lives of individuals with physical disabilities. Our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in our comprehensive training programs and the provision of a dedicated vehicle for your convenience.
Contact Details:
Mobile Attendant Care Service Recruitment Team
