Job Description
Disability Support Worker – Independence & Social Engagement
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Job Type: Casual / Subcontractor (ABN Required)
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Hours: Starting at 5 hours per week (with excellent scope to increase)
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Wage: From $39 per hour
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Driver's licence and car required.
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The Opportunity
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We are seeking an outgoing, compassionate, and highly engaging Male or Female Disability Support Worker (Sub Contractor) to partner with a creative 30-year-old woman in Bracken Ridge as she takes exciting new steps toward independent living.
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This position begins at 5 hours, one day a week, with hours set to increase organically as you build rapport, trust, and comfort with the participant.
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About the Participant
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The participant is a creative woman in her 30s living at home with her supportive family. She is passionate about fashion design and has a deep love for animals (she proudly cares for her pet chickens and a duck!). Currently, her primary support comes from her brother, but she is ready to expand her personal and social horizons.
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Her big-picture goals include building self-confidence, forming genuine friendships, and transitioning into independent living. She also dreams of studying fashion part-time and will need support navigating enrolment and attending classes.
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Key Responsibilities
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Community & Social Access: Accompany the participant to social outings to help her build meaningful community connections and peer friendships.
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Educational Support: Assist with part-time TAFE/course enrolment and attend fashion design classes alongside her to support her learning.
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Skill Development:



Work closely on practical independent living skills to help her prepare for her eventual move out of home.
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Active Engagement: Bring high energy and a vibrant personality to actively draw her out of her shell.
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Skill & Experience
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What We Are Looking For
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Tertiary Background: You have experience navigating or supporting individuals within a tertiary education setting (TAFE, university, or registered training organisations) to help her successfully manage her studies.
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Compassionate yet Resilient: You possess a strong backbone, excellent professional boundaries, and the ability to advocate effectively for your participant's autonomy and independence.
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Emotionally Intelligent: You are highly sensitive to complex family dynamics and can navigate home environments with respect and discretion.
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Outgoing & Proactive: You excel at confidence-building and know how to make social skill-building fun and rewarding.
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Shared Interests (Bonus): An interest in fashion, design, or animals is highly desirable!
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Requirements
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Prior Tertiary Experience (Required)
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Active Australian Business Number (ABN)
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Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (Blue Card / Yellow Card equivalent)
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Current First Aid & CPR Certificates
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Valid Driver's Licence and a reliable, insured vehicle
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Legal right to work in Australia
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Our Recruitment Process
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To ensure the perfect match for both you and the participant, our recruitment process consists of a two-stage process:
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Stage 1: An initial formal interview.
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Stage 2: A casual meet-and-greet with the participant and her family to ensure a great connection and rapport.
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📌 Disability Support Worker (Queensland)
🏢 Convenient Care Services
📍 Queensland