We are currently recruiting Casual Disability Support Workers to support an adult male participant residing in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) home in Southport on the Gold Coast.

The participant has a range of complex support needs and requires consistent, reliable support workers who are committed to maintaining a stable roster and building a trusting therapeutic relationship.

Supports include:

- Supported Independent Living (SIL)
- Community Access Supports (CAS)
- Daily living assistance
- Community participation and social engagement
- Emotional regulation and wellbeing supports

This role is ideal for experienced Disability Support Workers seeking ongoing, regular shifts rather than ad-hoc casual work.

Employment Type: Casual with ongoing roster

Location: Southport, Gold Coast QLD

Setting: Supported Independent Living (SIL)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting Casual Disability Support Workers to support an adult male participant residing in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) home in Southport on the Gold Coast.

The participant has a range of complex support needs and requires consistent, reliable support workers who are committed to maintaining a stable roster and building a trusting therapeutic relationship.

Supports include:

- Supported Independent Living (SIL)
- Community Access Supports (CAS)
- Daily living assistance

- Community participation and social engagement
- Emotional regulation and wellbeing supports

This role is ideal for experienced Disability Support Workers seeking ongoing, regular shifts rather than ad-hoc casual work.

Key Role Details

- Employment Type: Casual with ongoing roster
- Location: Southport, Gold Coast QLD
- Setting: Supported Independent Living (SIL)

Roster & Hours

Applicants must be available for a minimum of four (4) days each week and be able to commit to an ongoing roster.

Roster includes:

Community Access Shifts

- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Approximately 3 shifts per week





Inactive Sleepover Shifts

- 4:00 PM – 8:00 AM (next day)
- Inactive sleepover
- Minimum three (3) sleepover shifts per week

Applicants must be willing and available to work regular overnight sleepover shifts.

If you are not available for ongoing sleepover shifts, please do not apply.

Consistency is essential for this participant, and preference will be given to applicants seeking long-term roster commitments.

Understanding the Participant

The participant enjoys maintaining a structured routine and values support workers who are respectful, calm, patient, and dependable.

Successful support workers understand the importance of:

- Respecting participant choice and independence.
- Building trust through consistency.
- Following established routines.
- Remaining calm during periods of emotional dysregulation.
- Providing encouragement rather than taking control.

The participant responds best to familiar staff who demonstrate genuine care and professionalism.

Unexpected cancellations, lateness, or inconsistent attendance can significantly impact the participant’s wellbeing and routine.

For this reason, punctuality, reliability, and commitment to scheduled shifts are non-negotiable requirements of this position.

Key Responsibilities

As a Disability Support Worker, you will:

- Support the participant within their Supported Independent Living home.
- Assist with daily living activities and personal support where required.
- Support community participation and appointments.
- Promote independence and participant choice.




- Implement Positive Behaviour Support strategies.
- Complete accurate shift notes and documentation.
- Maintain a safe and supportive home environment.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team.
- Build a respectful and therapeutic relationship with the participant.

What We're Looking For

Successful applicants will demonstrate:

- Previous Supported Independent Living (SIL) experience.
- Experience supporting participants with complex behaviours.
- Experience implementing Positive Behaviour Support Plans.
- Robust understanding of person-centred support.
- Calm, patient, and compassionate approach.
- Excellent communication and active listening skills.
- Professional boundaries and sound judgement.
- Reliability and commitment to an ongoing roster.
- Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends, public holidays, and overnight sleepover shifts.

Applicants looking for only occasional or irregular work are unlikely to be suitable for this position.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
- Current Blue Card.
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate.
- Current Australian Driver's Licence.
- Reliable motor vehicle with Comprehensive or Third-Party Property Insurance.
- Current NDIS Worker Orientation Module.
- Full Australian working rights.

Why Join Activity Care Services?

At Activity Care Services, you'll join a team committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred supports that genuinely improve participants' lives.

We offer:

- Ongoing roster with consistent weekly shifts.
- Regular inactive sleepover opportunities.
- Supportive leadership and clinical guidance.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- A positive team culture that values reliability and quality care.
- The opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with participants.

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📌 Disability support worker (City of Gold Coast)
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📍 City of Gold Coast