The Disability Support Worker is responsible for implementing support services aimed at maximising the living, social and recreational skills of people with psychosocial disabilities. Community inclusion, independence, decision-making, and personal choice should be promoted through these supports, with a focus on individual needs.

Key responsibilities

- Support clients in participating in age-appropriate activities and tasks, including employment, in-home support, and community access.
- Support clients in accessing activities and outings in the community.
- Provide direct care assistance to each client in accordance with their service plan and as directed.
- Work in accordance with the medication administration policy, work health and safety procedures and client rights, including privacy and confidentiality.
- Monitor the safety and well-being of the clients and report any concerns to the Manager.
- Ensure completion of appropriate documentation and record relevant information in client notes and communication books as required.




- Participate in the support planning process for individual clients and monitor outcomes.
- Work with clients, their families/carers, relevant case managers, and other professionals to support the clients' individual goals.
- Assume the role of key worker for designated clients, including the preparation of a monthly report on client progress.

About you

- Minimum Certificate III in Disability or Individual Support.
- Experience in supporting people with mental health.
- Experience in manual handling (desirable).
- Transparent and effective communication skills and the ability to establish a professional relationship with participant and their families and maintain personal boundaries.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in record management.
- Flexibility to work over a 7-day roster.
- Strong knowledge of safety within a community setting.
- Demonstrated qualities of resilience, empathy, integrity and compassion.
- Current Driver's Licence and the ability to travel locally.

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📌 Support Worker (Noosa Shire)
🏢 Cato Care
📍 Noosa Shire