Senior Disability Support Worker / Team Leader
Make a real difference and help people Get More Out of Life with Nextt.
Nextt is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Disability Support Worker / Team Leader to join our team within a Supported Independent Living (SIL) setting.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on with participants while also taking on additional responsibility to lead by example, support the wider team and help drive high-quality client outcomes.
Working as part of Nextt's Client Experience Team, you'll play an important role in ensuring participants receive high-quality, person-centred support that empowers them to achieve their individual goals, uphold their rights and enhance their quality of life.
About the role You'll work as part of a local team around the person, supporting participants and working closely with Support Workers, the Client Experience Manager and other relevant stakeholders.
The role has a strong focus on ensuring the right support is being delivered in line with each participant's needs, preferences, goals and support plans. You'll also help maintain a professional, supportive and client-centred culture, while providing guidance, coaching and support to the wider Support Worker team.
What you'll be doing
Deliver high-quality, person-centred support across daily living, personal care and community participation
Support participants to actively engage in their lives and work towards meaningful individual goals
Lead by example and provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to Support Workers
Help ensure support plans, behaviour support strategies and allied health recommendations are followed
Work collaboratively as part of a team-around-the-person approach
Support effective communication, handovers and day-to-day coordination across the team
Identify,



troubleshoot and help resolve issues as they arise
Ensure issues are appropriately documented, escalated and followed up
Monitor the quality of documentation and ensure records accurately reflect the support being provided
Assist with site-based processes, including health and safety activities, client data and required documentation
Complete reporting, administration, auditing and quality and compliance activities
Work alongside colleagues across a pattern of shifts to maintain consistency and quality of support
Support the team to follow correct practice and procedures and provide feedback where improvements are required
Work with the Client Experience Manager to ensure plans and practices remain current and accurately reflect participants' needs
Help foster a positive, respectful and supportive team workplace
Celebrate participant achievements and contribute to sustainable, client-driven outcomes
About you
We're looking for someone who is confident, dependable, proactive and passionate about making a difference. You'll have the ability to work through complexity, support others and keep the focus firmly on the participant and their experience.
You'll ideally have:
Previous experience as a Senior Disability Support Worker, Team Leader or similar
Experience working within SIL and/ or complex support environments
Strong understanding of person-centred and human rights-based support
Strong communication,



leadership, coaching and problem-solving skills
The ability to guide and support others while remaining hands-on with participants
Experience with documentation, reporting, compliance and quality processes
The ability to recognise issues, respond appropriately and escape when required
A genuine commitment to supporting participants to achieve their goals and Get More Out of Life
Essential requirements
Current First Aid & CPR Certificate
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Blue Card
Current Driver's Licence
Comprehensive Car Insurance
What you'll earn
SCHADS Award PPT - B2.3 (before tax)
Day Shift:
$***** per hour
Afternoon Shift:
$***** per hour
Active Night Shift:
$***** per hour
Saturday:
$***** per hour
Sunday:
$***** per hour
Public Holiday:
$***** per hour
This position offers a combination of hands-on SIL support and administration, with:
Up to 40 hours per fortnight working within the SIL environment
14 hours per fortnight allocated to administration
Why Nextt?
At Nextt, our Client Experience Teams work closely with participants and Support Worker teams to create positive, sustainable outcomes. We believe great support comes from having the right people, with the right skills, working together around the person.
You'll be part of a team focused on client experience, engagement and outcomes, while helping create a culture where Support Workers feel a sense of purpose, connection and excellence.
You'll have the opportunity to use your experience, develop your leadership skills and make a genuine difference every day.
If you're ready to step into a senior role and help lead a team committed to high-quality, person-centred support, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Senior Disability Support Worker / Team Leader (Queensland)
🏢 Nextt
📍 Queensland