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Disability Support Worker

Cairns, QueenslandFull-time2026-08-28 → 2026-10-22

Core

Provide 1:1 person-centred support to a participant in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) environment, assisting with daily living, community access, and household tasks to promote independence.

Role type

Individual Support Worker (Disability)

Builds

Supported Independent Living arrangements for participants with disabilities

Domain

Community Services & Development / Disability Support

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Daily living assistance, community access support, household task management, incident reporting, NDIS plan implementation, trauma-informed support, behavior support strategies

Preferred skills

Mental health support experience, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) support experience, Positive Behaviour Support strategies, Certificate III in Individual Support or related qualification

Technologies

NDIS plan documentation, shift notes, incident reports

Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 support in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) environment, assist with daily living activities and personal support, build positive professional relationships with the participant, support attendance at appointments and community outings, assist with community access including shopping and recreational activities, complete household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation, maintain a safe, clean, and organised home environment, complete accurate shift notes and incident reports, support the participant to achieve the goals outlined in their NDIS plan, provide support during active night shifts ensuring participant safety and wellbeing

Seniority

Casual, entry-level to mid-level