Why Work with Open Futures Disability Services?

At Open Futures Disability Services, we are committed to empowering people with disability to live the life they choose through compassionate, person-centred, and high-quality support.

We believe meaningful outcomes are achieved through genuine relationships, consistency in care, and a team that values professionalism, respect, and collaboration. Our focus is on creating stable support environments where both participants and Support Workers can thrive.

What You Can Expect

- Flexible shifts across Supported Independent Living (SIL), in-home and community supports
- Consistent participant assignments where possible to build trusted relationships
- Clear care plans and structured participant routines
- Supportive leadership committed to quality care and continuous improvement
- Ongoing opportunities for reliable and dedicated Support Workers
- Exposure to a diverse range of participant needs, including intellectual disability, complex care, and Positive Behaviour Support
- A collaborative team culture that values communication, accountability, and professional growth

About the Role

As a Disability Care Worker, you will support participants to maintain independence, build daily living skills, and achieve their individual goals in a safe, respectful, and person-centred workplace.

You will provide support to participants with a range of needs, including intellectual disability, complex care requirements, and behaviours of concern, while promoting dignity, choice, and meaningful participation in everyday life.

Your Responsibilities

- Provide personal care, including showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, and hygiene assistance




- Assist participants with daily living activities and household tasks
- Support participants with intellectual disability, including those requiring High Intensity Daily Personal Activities, in accordance with individual care plans and NDIS Practice Standards
- Facilitate community access, appointments, social engagement, and recreational activities
- Prepare meals and support participants in line with safe eating and mealtime management plans
- Administer or assist with medications in accordance with care plans and organisational procedures
- Implement Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP) and behaviour support strategies consistently
- Encourage routine, skill development, independence, and community participation
- Complete accurate progress notes, incident reports, and documentation
- Communicate effectively with participants, families, coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams

Key Responsibilities

- Provide person-centred support aligned with individual goals
- Promote independence and confidence through structured routines
- Deliver personal care and daily living assistance
- Follow Positive Behaviour Support Plans where required
- Complete accurate progress notes anddocumentation
- Adhere to compliance, safety, and organisationalprocedures




- Communicate effectively with coordinators and team members

Availability Expectations

- Flexibility across day, evening, active overnight, weekend and public holiday shifts
- Ability to travel between participant locations when required
- Reliable and consistent approach to scheduled shifts
- Professional communication and proactive work ethic

Mandatory Requirements

- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
- Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
- NDIS Worker Orientation Module
- NDIS Supporting Safe and Enjoyable Meals Module
- Current First Aid & CPR Certification
- Medication competency or willingness to obtain
- Current driver’s licence and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle

Experience We Value

- Disability Support
- Supported Independent Living (SIL)
- Supporting people with intellectual disability
- High Intensity Daily Personal Activities
- Complex care
- Positive Behaviour Support
- Mental Health Support
- Community Access
- Aged Care
- Manual handling and hoist transfers
- Medication administration

Why Join Our Team?

Our culture is built on professionalism, accountability, clear communication, consistent support delivery, respectful teamwork, and person-centred outcomes. If you’re passionate about empowering people with disability and want to make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Today

Join Open Futures Disability Services and become part of a team that prioritises consistency, professionalism, and meaningful care.

Open Futures Disability Services

Supporting independence. Building trust. Delivering meaningful care.

📌 Disability Care Worker (Sunshine Coast)
🏢 Open Futures
📍 Sunshine Coast