Support Worker

Support Worker

Part-Time 19.8 - 24.2 $ / hour (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support NDIS participants in their homes, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Company: Established disability support provider focused on meaningful connections.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, consistent hours, ongoing training, and supportive team.
  • Other info: Immediate start with a professional and supportive environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying flexible work.
  • Qualifications: Experience as a Disability Support Worker and relevant certifications required.

The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 $ per hour.

Wanted: Support Workers Who Actually Care About the "Support" Part

Let’s get something out of the way. This isn't a job where you turn up, stare at your phone for four hours, write "participant had a good day" in the notes and head home. We're looking for Support Workers who understand that good disability support is about helping someone live their life with greater independence, dignity and choice.

Our client is an established disability support provider focused on matching the right Support Worker with the right participant. Not simply whoever happens to be available. Because personality matters. Trust matters. And when you're being invited into someone's home and daily life, getting that match right really matters.

The Gig

You’ll be supporting NDIS participants living independently in their own homes. Most supports are relatively low intensity, but they're incredibly important to the person receiving them. You might be helping with:

  • Domestic assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Medication prompting
  • Transportation and community access
  • Personal hygiene and personal care, including showering, toileting and feeding
  • Building daily living skills
  • Social and emotional support
  • Companionship and getting out into the community

Some days you’ll be helping someone get organised at home. Other days you’ll be getting them out into the community. Sometimes the most important part of the shift might simply be having a conversation with someone who genuinely enjoys having you there. That’s support work.

The Hours

Participants generally require support on a 24 / 7 rotating roster. We’re currently looking for people who can work various shifts week days and weekends. There are consistent hours and routine rosters available, but if you’re happy to pick up the occasional backfill shift when another team member is away, even better.

What You’ll Need

There are a few non-negotiables. You’ll need:

  • Previous paid experience as a Disability Support Worker
  • Completed Certificate III in Community Services or another relevant qualification
  • Current Australian Driver’s Licence
  • First Aid Certificate with current CPR
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check for paid employment
  • Working with Children Check for paid employment
  • National Police Check issued within the last six months, or willingness to obtain one
  • Completed NDIS Worker Orientation Module
  • Reliable smartphone with mobile data

Qualifications matter. But so does the person behind them. We’re also looking for someone who is reliable, communicates well, respects boundaries and understands that you’re supporting someone in their home and their life.

Why You’ll Actually Want This One

  • You’re Supported Before You Start. You’ll receive onboarding and orientation before commencing, along with ongoing training and development once you’re part of the team.
  • You’re Paid Properly. Competitive rates, conditions and applicable weekday, weekend and overtime penalties are paid in accordance with the relevant industry award.
  • Technology That Makes Your Job Easier. You’ll receive access to a company tablet to complete notes, review participant care plans and sign in and out of shifts.
  • Someone Actually Answers the Phone. You’ll have access to a supportive rostering team that’s contactable 24/7.

What This Isn't

This isn’t the right role if you’re simply looking to collect as many shifts as possible. It isn’t for someone who regularly cancels at the last minute. And it isn’t for someone who sees participants as a list of tasks to complete. We’re looking for people who understand that reliability, dignity, patience and genuine human connection are part of the job.

Sound Like You? If you’re an experienced Support Worker looking for consistent casual work with a professional organisation that takes matching participants and workers seriously, we’d like to hear from you.

Additional information

  • Immediate Start
  • Great Company and wages
  • Professional and Supportive team

Support Worker employer: Purple Patch Consulting

Join a values-driven organisation on the Gold Coast that prioritises quality clinical work and genuine support for its Occupational Therapists. With a strong emphasis on professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of participants. Here, you can focus on what truly matters—helping people achieve their goals and enhancing their independence.

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Contact Details:

Purple Patch Consulting Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Support Worker

Communication Skills
Time Management
Adaptability
Problem-Solving Skills
Organizational Skills
Flexibility
Emotional Support