28 Nov
Sunflower Hub
Eagleby
Female Disability Support Worker - Community Access
Due to the personal care requirements of some participants, this position is only open to female applicants in accordance with Section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).
Are you looking for a flexible role where you can make a real difference every day?
The Sunflower Hub team is growing, and we’re hiring experienced, reliable Support Workers to deliver services to NDIS participants in their homes and communities.
In this role, you’ll help people live their best lives while growing your own skills, within a team that values your development and wellbeing.
About the role
From specialist disability accommodation to in-home support and community access, we make sure participants feel seen, heard and safe.
You’ll provide high-quality, person-centered support to help participants with daily living, build life skills and work towards their NDIS goals.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering personalised support in line with individual needs
- Following health care plans and protocols to ensure consistency and quality of care
- Administering medication, providing personal care, and assisting with health-related needs
- Supporting participants to engage and participate in their community
- Writing quality shift notes and maintaining accurate records, care plans, incident reports and behaviour observations
- Supporting individuals to manage challenging behaviours by following behaviour support strategies
- Encouraging independence by creating opportunities to learn and practice new skills
- Working closely with participants who require complex physical and behavioural support.
Experience with hoist use and manual handling is essential
What we’re looking for
- Reliability and a robust sense of professionalism
- Kindness, patience and understanding
- Confidence in your abilities and problem-solving skills
- Relevant qualifications or lived experience supporting someone with a disability including dementia
- Availability for the hours of: Tuesday: 9am-12pm, Wednesday: 9am-12pm, Friday: 9am-12pm
What Sunflower Hub offers you
We're founded by women with lived experience of disability. We know the challenges participants face, and we’re committed to lightening the load by delivering services that are genuine, safe and kind.
To achieve this, we believe everyone on the Sunflower Hub team needs to feel supported and be well equipped to succeed every step of the way.
When you join Sunflower Hub, you’ll receive:
- SCHADS award aligned pay with great penalty rates:
- Weekdays: $36.23/hr
- Saturdays: $50.72/hr
- Sundays: $65.21/hr
- Public Holidays: $79.70/hr
- Travel allowance when assisting clients using your own vehicle
- Flexible shifts to fit your lifestyle: Casual shifts available during the day, evening, and overnight sleepovers
- Career growth opportunities, including leadership pathways
- Ongoing training and development, including:
- MAYBO Positive Behaviour Support
- MAYBO Cultural Safety
- Regular Medication Training
- A culture of care and success with a friendly team and supportive leadership who work together, and put your wellbeing first
- EAP Access for all team members
- Continued efforts to find the best fit: Making great matches between support workers and participants mean more time enjoying shared interests and building strong partnerships whilst offering shift consistency for all
- Compliance requirements
- Australian Driver’s License
- Relevant industry qualifications or lived experience
- NDIS Worker Screening Check
- ID Check
- Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid and CPR
- Two professional references
Does this sound like the right fit for you?
We’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with us at 1300 375 054 if you have any questions.
Job Type: Casual
Pay: $36.23 – $79.70 per hour
Benefits:
- Travel reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Do you have valid NDIS Worker Screening Check, Blue Card, First Aid and CPR compliance documentation?
- Please list two to three dates and time ranges that you could do an interview.
- How many years of disability support care experience do you have?
- How many hours would you like to work each week?
- When would you available to start this role?
- Are you available to do weekday, evening, and weekend shifts?
- Will you be able to reliably commute to Redland Bay QLD 4165 for this job?
Education:
- High School (Year 9-11) (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Support Worker – Flexible Shifts | Sunflower Hub (Eagleby)
🏢 Sunflower Hub
📍 Eagleby
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