Job description
AS A CASUAL DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKER
You are easy to get along with, enthusiastic, sensitive to the needs of others, flexible, positive, a great communicator and able to be a team player as well as work autonomously.
You share a passion for supporting people with an intellectual disability to live a life as independently as possible.
You ensure your participants' emotional, social, financial, and physical well-being needs are supported to a high standard and living their best lives.
You are in Townsville, Rockhampton, Maryborough, Sunshine Coast, Geebung, Oxley, Ipswich or Toowoomba.TheGeebung service centre is particularly seeking candidates with experience in complex behaviours and/or mental health support.
If you have the skills and expertise to work in this area, we encourage you to apply.
If this resonates with you and if this is the new opportunity you are seeking, the Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety is looking for someone like you to join our team!
Disability Services Accommodation Support (DSAS) value strong partnerships and relationships with our participants, families, and carers.
Our support enables participants to live a rewarding life that focuses on their interests, choices, and rights every day.
Our support workers, known as Residential Care Officers, enrich participants' lives by ensuring they have the opportunity and support, tailored to their individual needs, to explore and participate in all aspects of their life.
Our services include support for independent living (accommodation support).




We have a focus on ensuring our diverse staff are well-trained and qualified and we pride ourselves on our reputation of delivering the best in disability support services.
WHAT MAKES A OUTSTANDING RESIDENTIAL CARE OFFICER?
If you possess the following qualities, then we are looking forward to receiving your application!
Passionate about supporting people with disability
Positive attitude
Good relationship builder
Effective communicator
Able to show initiative
Flexible
Well organised
Team player
OUR STAFF ARE IMPORTANT TO US AND ARE PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING OPPORTUNITIES
Award wages that include shift allowances, penalties, and other allowances such as meals and clothing as they apply under the Award for Operational Employees in Disability and Forensic Services - State ****
Flexible shifts
Excellent job resources and personal development opportunities
24/7 contact & support from yourDirect Support Team
Two weeks of paid induction and upon successful completion of induction up to one week of paid service centre training
Ongoing specialised training and professional development to ensure highly skilled workforce
Access to QSuper for superannuation, life, and illness insurance
Access to Accumulated Time Work (ATW) of 13 days per year
Five weeks per year of vacation time when working full shift rotation
WHAT WOULD MY DAY LOOK LIKE?
Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):




Performing daily household tasks with participants that can include menu planning, cooking, and serving meals, cleaning, shopping, laundry, bed making and light garden activities
Assisting participants to maintain relationships with their family, friends, and advocates
Helping participants develop and maintain personal independence within their home with personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, showering and safe and enjoyable mealtimes
Assisting participants in their personal and health care by providing support with medication ensuring correct dosages as prescribed, seizure response, and health needs
Transportation using participants and government vehicles
I Have The EXPERIENCE; HOW DO I APPLY?
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Complete and submit your Smart Jobs online application making sure to attach a cover letter, resume and USI vocational education training (VET) transcript.
Complete the compulsory questionnaire emailed after the submission of your Smart Jobs application.
Please note:It is highly desirable that all employees continue to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with health advice and their own personal circumstances.
The department will continue to comply with any future public health requirements and consider recommendations from government authorities in relation to COVID-19, to ensure the health and safety of the department's employees and clients.
Mandatory COVID- 19 vaccinations are not required for Residential Care Officers unless in the future there is a need to change the policy position following a review and consultation process.
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A position description is attached.

📌 Disability Support Workers - Multiple Locations (Gold Coast)
🏢 DFSDSCS Department of Families, Seniors, Disability Services and Child Safety
📍 Gold Coast