Community Worker - Brassall (Gold Coast)

Community Worker - Brassall (Gold Coast)

31 Jul
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Divine Support Care
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Gold Coast

31 Jul

Divine Support Care

Gold Coast

Job description
Divine Support Care Pty Ltd is an approved NDIS provider delivering person-centred disability and community services across Brisbane and surrounding areas.
Our registered supports include community participation, life-skills development, supported independent living, assistance with personal activities, transport, household tasks, accommodation and tenancy support, community nursing and group-based activities.
We are looking for a compassionate, reliable and experiencedCommunity Workerto join our team in a full-time permanent position.
About the role
As a Community Worker, you will work closely with participants, their families, community organisations and other service providers to identify individual and community needs, coordinate appropriate supports and help participants achieve greater independence, inclusion and participation in the community.
This is more than a personal-care role.
The position requires sound judgment, communication, planning, documentation and service-coordination skills.
Key responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include:
Assessing participants' needs, strengths, goals and available community resources
Developing, implementing and reviewing individual support, education and community-participation programs
Interviewing participants and identifying the nature and extent of the difficulties or barriers they experience
Supporting participants to develop practical life skills, independence and confidence
Facilitating access to education, employment, housing, health, recreation and welfare services
Supporting participants to engage in social, recreational and community activities
Monitoring participants' progress and maintaining accurate case notes, reports and service records
Referring participants to government agencies, allied health professionals, welfare organisations and other appropriate services
Liaising with families, support coordinators, community organisations,



government bodies and other service providers
Promoting awareness of available community resources and services
Advocating for participants and supporting them to exercise choice, control and independence
Assisting with transition planning, accommodation or tenancy matters and access to community-based supports
Identifying and responding appropriately to risks, incidents, safeguarding concerns and changes in participants' circumstances
Contributing to service reviews, team meetings and continuous improvement activities
Ensuring all services are delivered respectfully and in accordance with participant support plans, organisational policies and the NDIS Code of Conduct
Qualifications and experience
To be considered for this position, you must have:
A minimum Diploma of Community Services, Community Development, Welfare, Disability, Social Work or another closely related field
Relevant experience in community services, disability services, welfare, community development or a closely related area
Experience assessing participants' needs and developing or implementing support programs
Strong knowledge of person-centred practice, participant choice and control, dignity, privacy and safeguarding
Good written communication skills and the ability to prepare professional case notes, reports and incident records
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate respectfully with participants from diverse cultural and social backgrounds
The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Positive organisational,



time-management and problem-solving skills
Mandatory clearances and licences
The successful applicant must hold, or be willing and eligible to obtain before commencing:
A current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
A current Queensland Blue Card or Working with Children Check where the role involves working with children
A current National Police Check
Current First Aid and CPR certificates
A current unrestricted Australian driver's licence
Access to a reliable, registered and appropriately insured vehicle
Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module
Evidence of Australian working rights
Workers directly providing NDIS supports for a registered provider will generally require an NDIS Worker Screening Clearance where the position is a risk-assessed role.
In Queensland, a Blue Card is also required where the worker provides disability services to children.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is:
Respectful, patient and genuinely committed to supporting people with disability
Professional, dependable and able to maintain appropriate boundaries
Calm and confident when responding to complex situations
Culturally sensitive and comfortable working with people from diverse backgrounds
Committed to accurate documentation, confidentiality and ethical practice
Flexible and willing to travel throughout Brisbane and surrounding areas
Available to work according to participant needs, which may include some evenings or weekends
What we offer
Full-time permanent employment
A supportive and respectful workplace
Meaningful work that contributes to participants' independence and community inclusion
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunities to grow within an expanding NDIS organisation
A diverse role involving community engagement, participant support and service coordination

📌 Community Worker - Brassall (Gold Coast)
🏢 Divine Support Care
📍 Gold Coast

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