RELIABLE

- CONFIDENT
- PERSON-CENTRED

DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS WANTED!

Get Going Support is currently seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our Ipswich team, supporting multiple participants across the Ipswich region.

We are looking for committed, reliable and confident Support Workers who have strong communication skills, good availability and the ability to provide calm, respectful and person-centred support in both home and community settings.

This role may involve supporting participants 1:1 or 1:2, depending on individual support needs.

Join our growing Ipswich team and make a genuine difference in the lives of the people we support.

*DEMENTIA EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL WITH SLEEPOVER AVAILABILITY*

Get Going Support is currently seeking experienced Disability Support Workers to join our Ipswich team, supporting multiple participants across the Ipswich region.

We are looking for committed, reliable and confident Support Workers who have strong communication skills, good availability and the ability to provide calm, respectful and person-centred support in both home and community settings.

This role may involve supporting participants 1:1 or 1:2, depending on individual support needs.

Role Description

This position involves supporting participants with a range of disabilities and support needs, including dementia, schizophrenia, autism, ADHD, depression, cerebral palsy and psychosocial disability.

The people we support may require assistance with daily living, personal care, meal preparation, household tasks, medication support, community access, mobility support, appointments, routines and engagement in meaningful activities.

Some participants may also display behaviours of concern, which can include verbal outbursts,



loud vocalisations, pacing, absconding risks, property damage, difficulty following tasks, self-talking, confusion, forgetfulness, sleep disturbances, or distress when routines change.

We are looking for Support Workers who understand that behaviour is communication and who can respond with patience, consistency, dignity and common sense.

Support May Include

- Personal care, including showering, dressing, grooming and continence support
- Supporting participants with mealtime routines and safe eating
- Preparing meals and encouraging healthy meal choices
- Medication support in line with care plans and procedures
- Light household duties including cleaning, laundry, dishes and general tidying
- Supporting participants to maintain hygiene and daily routines
- Providing supervision and engagement within the home
- Supporting participants to attend appointments and community activities
- Supporting outings such as parks, shopping, movies, trampoline centres, recreational activities and family visits
- Encouraging participation in household tasks and daily living skills
- Using humour, conversation, music, hobbies and interests to build rapport
- Supporting participants with mobility needs, including wheelchair use, walkers and hoisting where required
- Following participant support plans,



behaviour support strategies and risk management procedures

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

- Current QLD Driver's License
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate
- Current NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Compulsory Comprehensive Insurance on Private vehicle
- Experience supporting clients with Dementia and Intellectual disabilities
- Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans (PBSP)
- Minimum of 2yrs Experience within the community services sector

Desirable

- Certificate III in Individual Support Disability/Aged Care or related studies (or willing to undertake)
- Knowledge and understanding of the NDIS system.
- Sound experience in the disability or allied health/welfare/education fields.
- A minimum of one year's driving experience and a full driving license.

More about Get Going Support

Operating in South-East Queensland, specialising in personalised, reliable SIL supports within SDA homes, offering specialised disability care for clients of all ages.

We work with our clients' medical specialists, general practitioners, palliative care teams, family, and significant others to provide peace of mind and confidence. We do this so GGS clients can enjoy quality living, community engagement and love life.

Staff employed by Get Going Support are selected with an emphasis on compassion, experience, and efficiency in their work to provide quality care services to our clients in the setting of their choice.

GGS are currently located in Brisbane, Ipswich, Bayside and the Sunshine Coast.

If you are an experienced, reliable and person-centred Disability Support Worker with strong availability across Ipswich, we would love to hear from you.

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📌 Disability Support Worker (Ipswich)
🏢 Get Going Support
📍 Ipswich