Job Description

Disability Support Worker - Holistic Health and Complex Support

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Wellness Waves Support Services - Maroochydore QLD

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Independent Contractor Role | Competitive Hourly Rate + Superannuation Paid on Top

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Wellness Waves Support Services is looking for an experienced, compassionate Support Worker who values holistic health, wellbeing and person-centred care, while also being confident supporting participants with complex behaviours and personal care needs.

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This is an independent contractor position, with superannuation paid on top of your agreed hourly rate.

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We are looking for someone who understands that great support goes beyond completing tasks. It is about supporting the whole person - their physical health, emotional wellbeing, independence, routines, relationships and overall quality of life.

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About the Role

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You will provide one-on-one support to NDIS participants across the Sunshine Coast, helping them build independence, maintain meaningful routines and feel safe, supported and empowered in their daily lives.

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Your shifts may include:

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- Personal care, including showering, dressing, toileting and hygiene support
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- Supporting participants with complex behaviours and emotional regulation
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- Following Behaviour Support Plans and established support strategies
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- De-escalation and remaining calm during challenging situations
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- Community access and social participation
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- Supporting appointments, shopping and everyday activities
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- Meal preparation and healthy lifestyle support
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- Encouraging movement, exercise and meaningful activities
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- Supporting routines and general wellbeing
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- Medication support in line with participant plans and procedures
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- Building independence and everyday living skills
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- Completing accurate shift notes, incident reports and documentation
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- Working collaboratively with participants, families, management and allied health professionals
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Who We're Looking For

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We are particularly interested in Support Workers who genuinely value a holistic approach to health and wellbeing.

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You may have an interest, qualification or background in areas such as:

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- Fitness, exercise or movement
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- Mental health and emotional wellbeing
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- Nutrition and healthy lifestyle habits
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- Mindfulness, yoga, meditation or breathwork
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- Psychology or counselling
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- Behavioural support
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- Community health or disability support
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At the same time, this role requires someone with real confidence and experience supporting complex needs.

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You should be comfortable supporting participants who may experience:

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- Complex or challenging behaviours
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- Emotional dysregulation
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- Autism and neurodivergence
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- Mental health challenges
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- Trauma-related behaviours
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- Communication difficulties
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- High support needs
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- Personal care requirements
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You need to be someone who can remain calm, grounded and professional under pressure, while maintaining dignity, respect and participant choice.

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What We Value

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We are looking for someone who is:

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- Experienced in disability or complex support
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- Confident providing personal care
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- Experienced supporting complex behaviours
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- Calm and capable in challenging situations
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- Emotionally intelligent and self-aware
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- Patient and non-judgemental
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- Reliable and consistent
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- Proactive while respecting participant choice and independence
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- Able to maintain strong professional boundaries
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- Comfortable following structured support and behaviour plans
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- A strong communicator
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- Genuinely interested in health, wellbeing and helping people improve their quality of life
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Contractor Arrangement

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This position is offered on an independent contractor basis.

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Contractors are paid an agreed hourly contractor rate, with superannuation paid on top of that rate.

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As a contractor, you will need to:

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- Hold a current ABN
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- Maintain appropriate Public Liability and Skilled Indemnity insurance
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- Manage your own tax obligations
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- Maintain all required screening checks and qualifications
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- Provide invoices in accordance with Wellness Waves processes
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Essential Requirements

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Applicants should have, or be willing to obtain:

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- NDIS Worker Screening Check
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- Working with Children / Blue Card where applicable
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- Current First Aid and CPR
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- Current Australian driver's licence
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- Reliable and appropriately insured vehicle
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- Relevant disability or community services experience
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- Experience supporting complex behaviours
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- Experience providing personal care
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- Ability to complete clear and accurate documentation
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- Ability to use a smartphone for rostering, communication and shift reporting
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A Certificate III or IV in Individual Support, Disability, Mental Health, Community Services or similar is highly regarded.

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About Wellness Waves

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At Wellness Waves, we believe good support considers the whole person.

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Our approach focuses on independence, physical and emotional wellbeing, meaningful relationships, healthy routines, community connection and helping participants create a life that is meaningful to them.

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We combine this holistic approach with professionalism, strong boundaries, consistency and high-quality support practices, particularly when working with participants with complex needs.

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Location

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Positions are available across the Sunshine Coast, including Maroochydore, Buderim, Coolum, Caloundra, Noosa and surrounding areas.

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Availability across weekdays, evenings and weekends is highly regarded.

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📌 Disability Support Worker - Holistic Health and Complex Support (Queensland)
🏢 Wellness Waves Support Services
📍 Queensland