Thornlands and Greenslopes | Monday–Friday | Immediate Start
Join Our Team at Lifest HealthCare!
Are you a compassionate, reliable and motivated Disability Support Worker with experience in mental health and psychosocial support?
Lifest HealthCare is seeking an experienced Disability Support Worker to join our team, supporting NDIS participants across Thornlands and Greenslopes.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys building genuine connections, supporting independence and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
The Opportunity
We currently have approximately 20–40 hours available per fortnight, with shifts scheduled Monday to Friday.
Our current support requirements include:
- Thornlands: Weekday shifts, generally 8:00am–1:00pm.
- Greenslopes and surrounding areas: Varied weekday shifts between 9:00am and 5:00pm.
- Opportunities for additional shifts across our services as they become available.
Hours and rosters may vary depending on participant needs and service requirements.
In this role, you will provide individualised support to participants with mental health and psychosocial support needs, including:
- Supporting daily living activities and meal preparation.
- Providing mental health and psychosocial disability support.
- Assisting with community access, appointments and transport.
- Encouraging independence, confidence and participant choice.
- Building positive and professional relationships with participants.
- Maintaining accurate shift notes and communicating with the wider team.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is approachable, dependable and confident supporting participants with mental health needs.
Essential requirements:
- Previous experience in mental health,
psychosocial disability or disability support.
- Current Australian driver's licence and reliable, insured vehicle.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening clearance or willingness to obtain.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A patient, compassionate and person-centred approach.
- Availability for weekday shifts and the ability to commence as soon as possible.
- Relevant qualifications in Disability, Mental Health or Community Services are highly regarded.
Participant Preferences
Our participants have expressed a preference for a female support worker who is friendly, relatable and understanding of their individual needs.
We welcome applications from support workers with relevant experience who can build positive, respectful and professional relationships.
Why Join Lifest HealthCare?
Lifest HealthCare is a registered NDIS provider delivering disability and community-based supports across Southeast Queensland.
Guided by our values of Compassionate Care, Integrity and Excellence, we are committed to supporting both our participants and the people who care for them.
- A supportive and caring team environment.
- Weekday shifts with flexibility around participant needs.
- Opportunities for additional shifts and hours.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference in participants' lives.
If you're an experienced and compassionate support worker who enjoys supporting people with mental health needs, we'd love to hear from you.
Immediate start available – apply today!
Pay: From $36.08 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 25.0 per week
Perks:
- Referral program
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
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