Harmony Care Support Services is hiring!

We are seeking experienced, compassionate and reliable Disability Support Workers to join our growing team across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions.

We currently have opportunities available for Support Workers seeking consistent, long-term employment, including additional staffing requirements throughout the Christmas and New Year period.

Current Opportunities:

Sunshine Coast – Supported Independent Living (SIL)

We are seeking dedicated Support Workers to provide ongoing support within our Supported Independent Living (SIL) services, including coverage throughout the Christmas and New Year period.

These positions offer opportunities for long-term, consistent employment beyond the holiday season.

Applicants must be flexible and available for a combination of:

- Weekday and weekend shifts
- Morning, afternoon and evening shifts
- Inactive overnight (sleepover) shifts
- Christmas and New Year holiday shifts

Gympie – Community Participation

We are also seeking enthusiastic and reliable Support Workers to provide individualised community participation and access supports to participants throughout the Gympie region.

This role involves supporting participants to engage in meaningful activities, build independence, develop life skills and participate confidently within their community.

Applicants with consistent weekday availability are highly encouraged to apply.

About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker with Harmony Care Support Services, you will provide high-quality, person-centred support tailored to each participant's individual needs, goals and preferences.

We are particularly interested in applicants who demonstrate high emotional intelligence, strong communication skills and experience supporting participants with complex mental health, psychosocial disabilities or emotional regulation needs.

The successful applicants will be confident working independently,



building genuine rapport and maintaining a calm, professional and trauma-informed approach.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide person-centred support tailored to participants' individual needs and goals.
- Assist with daily living activities, personal care and household tasks where required.
- Support community access, social participation and meaningful activities.
- Encourage independence, choice and skill development.
- Apply trauma-informed principles and appropriate de-escalation strategies.
- Recognise changes in behaviour, emotional presentation and potential triggers.
- Maintain professional boundaries and positive working relationships.
- Complete accurate progress notes, incident reports and handovers.
- Follow individual support plans, behaviour support strategies and organisational procedures.
- Work collaboratively with participants, families and the broader support team.

About You

We are looking for Support Workers who are:

- Compassionate, patient and emotionally intelligent.
- Reliable, professional and committed to providing consistent support.
- Confident supporting individuals with varying disabilities and support needs.
- Experienced in mental health, psychosocial disability or complex behaviours (highly regarded).
- Knowledgeable in trauma-informed care and de-escalation techniques.
- Able to build positive relationships while maintaining qualified boundaries.
- Adaptable and comfortable working independently.
- Committed to promoting participant independence, dignity and quality of life.

Requirements





- Current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (Yellow Card), or willingness to obtain.
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates, or willingness to obtain.
- Valid Australian driver's licence.
- Reliable vehicle and willingness to transport participants where required.
- Relevant qualifications in Disability, Individual Support, Mental Health or Community Services, and/or demonstrated industry experience.
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to provide relevant professional references.

Highly Regarded:

- Experience in Supported Independent Living (SIL).
- Experience supporting participants with complex mental health or psychosocial disabilities.
- Trauma-informed practice and de-escalation training.
- Medication Assistance and Manual Handling training.
- Previous experience delivering community participation supports.

What We Offer

- Consistent and ongoing employment opportunities.
- Long-term opportunities beyond the Christmas holiday period.
- Supportive and approachable management team.
- Collaborative and respectful working environment.
- Opportunities to build meaningful, long-term relationships with participants.
- Competitive remuneration in accordance with the applicable SCHADS Award provisions.
- Meaningful work where your contribution makes a genuine difference.

Apply Now

If you are a passionate and reliable Disability Support Worker looking to join a supportive organisation that values quality care, professionalism and genuine participant relationships, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume, relevant qualifications and availability, specifying whether you are applying for Sunshine Coast SIL or Gympie Community Participation.

Job Type: Casual, with ongoing employment opportunities

Work Locations: Sunshine Coast and Gympie, Queensland

Organisation: Harmony Care Support Services

Pay: $26.44 – $57.45 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Disability Support Workers – Sunshine Coast & Gympie | Christmas SIL & Community Participation
🏢 Harmony Care Support Services
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