This full-time role requires emotional intelligence, authenticity, and a strong understanding of individual client needs.
The participants will be primarily located in regional towns / suburbs on the north side of Brisbane.
Essential Worker Attributes
Be calm, emotionally regulated, and patient
Communicate in a direct, honest, and non-patronising manner
Avoid “business voice” or scripted interactions
Be comfortable providing reminders and gentle prompts
Be respectful of trust-building timelines
Maintain good personal hygiene
Be non-religious or able to keep personal beliefs private and non-judgemental
Experience supporting adults with complex mental health conditions is essential.
Duties will vary according to the participant's support plan but may include:
Assisting people to perform significant daily activities
Facilitating daily personal hygiene and dressing tasks
Performing home-based tasks such as food preparation and housework
Undertaking tasks outside the home such as shopping
Ensuring varied programs of social activities
Providing emotional support and friendship
Incorporate Child Protected Standards in their practice when working with children and young people
Report any real or potential risks of harm to a participant, including child and young people
Skills / Experience
Preferred minimum twelve months relevant experience
Experience supporting people with disability
Use of equipment related to personal and work safety
Supported participants in hygiene practices
Qualifications
First Aid Certificate
Drivers License
Reliable and comprehensively insured vehicle
Recent Worker NDIS Induction Module
A formal certificate may not be required if the individual has relevant experience and skills – recommended qualifications Certificate III in Individual Support, Mental Health, Aged Care, Community Services, Disability Work or similar.
Key Considerations
This role is not suitable for workers who:
Prefer high staff rotation
Use overly formal or scripted communication
Are uncomfortable with mental health complexity
Are unable to work flexibly around changing schedules
Annualised Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 plus access to additional loading for overtime, weekend, public holidays
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