About the OrganisationLife Without Barriers is a leading social purpose, not for profit organisation of 8,000 employees working in more than 500 communities across Australia.
We support children, young people and families, people with disability, older people and people with mental illness.
We work with people who are homeless and refugees and asylum seekers.Empowering people with disability to live life the way they choose is at the heart of how Life Without Barriers has operated for over 25 years.
This is an exciting prospect to join our team and continue this mission.
Support people with disability to have the choice, control, and independence to live their best life.
If you're passionate about inclusivity, respect, and making a meaningful difference, this is the career move for you.We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants.
We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply.About the rolesProvide active support to people with disability in Mackay across Lifestyle and Supported Independent Living (SIL) settings.
Most shifts will involve supporting clients one-on-one out in the community, with occasional SIL shifts available.
The people we support are unique, with individual needs, preferences, and goals, and we are looking for passionate support workers who are proactive in supporting them in their day-to-day lives,



helping create meaningful moments.This position is for someone who is patient, compassionate, and committed to providing person-centred support.
You will support people with disability to develop and maintain their independence, participate in their communities and achieve their individual goals.
Safety is a key priority, and applicants must be able to follow procedures and support plans.Casual opportunities are available, and hours will generally range from approximately 10 to 30 hours per week.Key ResponsibilitiesFollow person-centred support and behaviour plansFacilitate client goal achievement through meaningful activitiesMaintain thorough record-keepingBuild positive relationships with clients, families and colleaguesAdvocate for client choice and controlSkills & ExperienceA passion for working with people with disabilityAbility to work with challenging behavioursAn unrestricted Australian driver's licenceA current First Aid and CPR CertificateSuccessful candidates will be required to clear probity checks, including a National Criminal History Record Check, QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card) and obtain a NDIS Clearance.BenefitsJoin a supportive and welcoming team of Disability Support WorkersAccess to wellbeing program for employees and familiesMake a positive impact on the lives of people with disability in your local communityCasual hourly rate from $*****Applications close at midnight 9th September ****.
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📌 Disability Support Worker. Casual - Mackay (Queensland)
🏢 Life Without Barriers
📍 Queensland