Disability Support Worker

Origin Support Services Pty Ltd

Townsville

Disability Support Services (Community Services & Development)

Casual Employment

Are you compassionate and motivated Disability Support Worker (DSW)?

Would you like to make a difference in the community and help people with physical and mental disability Origin Support Services is a growing company located in Townsville.

Origin Support Services provide individualised and tailored care to support people living with disabilities. Origin Support Services offer a wide range of support services and programs to our people living with Disabilities and their families.

Includes:

• Community Access (CAS)

• Supported Independent Living (SIL)

• Respite Care and Short-Term Accommodation (STA)

Are you looking for casual employment that has a flexible working roster that includes weekends, overnight stays available for the experienced DSWs.

This position could lead into part or full time progression for the right staff member.

Experience is preferred but not essential. We will provide you with on-the-job and online training.

Are you looking for an chance to make a difference?

As a DSW you will be responsible for providing support and care participants both in the home and out in the community, assisting with day-to-day activities while encouraging independence and respecting choice and control.

Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting participants with day-to-day activities

• Building relationships with participants

• Providing Support in a SIL house environment





• Providing community access to participants with grocery shopping, cleaning, recreational activities and taking to appointments.

• General cooking and domestic duties; including but not limited to cleaning, laundry, food preparation, activities, medication and taking to appointments.

• Must have computer experience for – recording detailed Incident Reports and entering shift notes

• Ensuring the participants needs are being met, paying particular focus to the goals outlined in the NDIS plan.

About You

The successful applicant MUST have:

• Yellow Card (or willing to apply)

• Blue Card (or willing to apply)

• Third party car insurance and use of your own motor vehicle for transporting participants

• Drivers Licence

• Full working rights within Australia

• Must have good availability – able to work weekends and nights

Male and Female

Desirable (but not essential):

• Certificate 3 or above in community services or individual support

• Experience with high intensity supports

• Experience in a similar role will be highly advantageous

If you thrive on working:

• Flexible working roster

• Varied work – No 2 days are the same

• The ability to make a difference in the community and the lives of those living with disabilities and enjoy getting out and about in the community, doing different activities.

To apply: You must attach a cover letter (outlining why you are applying, advise if you have a yellow card, current drivers licence and have your own vehicle) attach an updated resume with your contact details,

Simply click the ‘Apply Now’ button

📌 Disability Support Worker (Townsville)
🏢 Origin support services
📍 Townsville