Townsville Support Solutions is seeking a reliable, patient and qualified Casual Disability Support Worker to provide individual support to an older male NDIS participant in Townsville.

The participant is generally pleasant, enjoys humour and values respectful, predictable support relationships. He responds best to workers who are calm, patient, clear and consistent.

The role includes regular Weekday and Saturday and Sunday morning and afternoon shifts. Applicants must be available for weekend work and able to commit reliably to an agreed roster.

Key responsibilities

The successful applicant will provide assistance with:
Showering, drying, dressing, grooming and skin care
Meal planning, preparation and meal set-up
Medication prompting and physical assistance
Grocery shopping and unpacking
Cleaning, laundry and general household tasks
Organising household items and reducing clutter
Basic yard maintenance
Appointments and community access
Mobility supervision and falls prevention




Protected use of personal-care and mobility equipment
Completing shift notes, incident reports and other required documentation

The participant communicates verbally and can follow directions. At times, he may use blunt, offensive or sexually inappropriate language and may experience paranoia, anxiety or mistrust.

Applicants of all genders must be able to remain calm, maintain skilled boundaries and respond appropriately without arguing or becoming confrontational. Workers will be expected to follow behaviour support strategies, risk-management procedures and incident-reporting requirements.

Consistency is essential, as changes to routine, unfamiliar workers or unexpected visits may increase the participant’s anxiety and distrust.

Pay: $34.44 – $45.28 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Disability Support Worker Casual Townsville City
🏢 Townsville Support Solutions
📍 Townsville