RELIABLECONFIDENTPERSON-CENTREDDISABILITY 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, valuable 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, stable 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 (Queensland)
🏢 Get Going Support
📍 Queensland