Residential Youth Support Worker and Disability Support Roles AbilitiesNQ Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Now Hiring: Casual Residential Youth Support Workers & Disability Support Workers

Immediate Starts Available

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Residential Youth Support Workers and Disability Support Workers to join our growing team. Due to ongoing expansion, casual opportunities are available in Townsville

These rewarding roles offer the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting young people and individuals with disabilities to build independence, confidence, and essential life skills within safe and supportive environments.

Residential Youth Support Worker

As a Residential Youth Support Worker, you will provide consistent guidance, care, and mentorship to young people living in residential settings, supporting their safety, wellbeing, and personal development.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Building positive, trusting relationships and acting as a positive role model
- Providing individualised support tailored to each young person's needs
- Assisting with daily living activities including personal care, meals, medication, and household tasks
- Encouraging participation in social, recreational, and community activities
- Monitoring progress and completing accurate documentation and reports
- Collaborating with families, professionals, and external stakeholders
- Maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive environment in line with WHS requirements
- Providing emotional support and responding appropriately to challenging situations
- Participating in training and team meetings to support ongoing professional development

Disability Support Worker

As a Disability Support Worker,



you will support individuals to live as independently and confidently as possible within their homes and communities, enabling participation in meaningful daily activities.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Delivering person-centred support aligned with individual goals and needs
- Assisting with personal care, mobility, meals, medication, and household tasks
- Supporting community access, appointments, and social activities
- Promoting skill development and independence
- Completing accurate support notes, progress reports, and incident documentation

What We're Looking For

Successful applicants will demonstrate:

- Experience in youth work, disability support, community services, or a related field
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A patient, empathetic, and professional approach
- Excellent organisation, adaptability, and time-management skills
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and overnight

Position Details

- Employment Type: Casual
- Locations: Townsville, Mackay & Cairns (and surrounding areas)
- Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia

Why Join Us

- Make a genuine difference in people's lives
- Supportive and collaborative team culture with on-call support
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Required Licences & Clearances

- Current Queensland Blue Card
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (Yellow Card)
- Current First Aid & CPR certification
- Australian Driver's Licence and comprehensive car insurance (if using a personal vehicle)
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module, Fire EMT and Hope and Healing Framework (Support can be provided to obtain these where required)

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📌 Casual Youth & Disability Support Worker — Townsville
🏢 AbilitiesNQ
📍 Townsville