Support Workers (Disability & Child Safety)

Be the steady, positive influence a young person needs.

Some jobs are about completing a shift. This one is about showing up, building trust and making a genuine difference in a young person’s life.

Direct Care Resources is looking for experienced and compassionate Child Safety Support Workers to support children and young people across Logan and Ipswich.

What You’ll Do

As a Disability & Child Safety Support Worker, you’ll:

Build safe, respectful and consistent relationships with children and young people

Provide day‑to‑day support within a home environment

Support school attendance, appointments, activities and community participation

Help young people develop everyday living skills, routines and independence

Use trauma‑informed and person‑centred approaches

Respond calmly and appropriately to challenging situations and behaviours

Maintain qualified boundaries while creating a supportive environment

Administer medication in line with individual plans and DCR procedures

Complete accurate shift notes, handovers and incident documentation

Work closely with colleagues and other stakeholders to provide consistent care

About You

You’ll need to be someone who can build rapport without losing boundaries, remain calm when situations become challenging, and provide consistent support even on difficult days.

You’ll Bring

Previous experience supporting children or young people, ideally within Child Safety, residential care, youth work or complex support environments

Confidence working independently and as part of a broader care team

Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

Sound judgement, resilience and emotional maturity





A genuine commitment to the safety, wellbeing and development of young people

Flexibility to work across AM, PM, weekend, overnight and sleepover shifts

Qualifications & Essential Requirements

To be considered, you must hold, be completing or be enrolled in a relevant minimum Certificate IV qualification, such as:

Certificate IV in Child, Youth and Family Intervention

Certificate IV in Youth Work

Certificate IV in Community Services

Certificate IV in Mental Health

Another relevant qualification

You Will Also Require

Current Queensland Open or P2 Driver Licence

Reliable vehicle with current registration and comprehensive insurance

Evidence of eligibility to work in Australia

Current First Aid and CPR

Valid Blue Card

NDIS Worker Screening Clearance

Child Safety Division LCS2 Clearance

Ability to meet DCR and Child Safety compliance requirements

Why Join DCR?

At Direct Care Resources, you are more than a name on a roster.

For more than 28 years, DCR has supported people with complex care needs across South East Queensland. We understand that quality care depends on quality people, so we want our Support Workers to feel supported too.

You’ll Have Access To

Flexible roster options

Ongoing AM, PM, weekend and sleepover shifts

Paid induction

Travel reimbursement

Heavily subsidised Certificate IV training opportunities through our training partners

Regular supervision, coaching and support from experienced leaders

Ongoing learning and professional development

Opportunities to build experience across specialised and complex support environments

Employee Assistance Program

A supportive and inclusive team

Job location & type

North Brisbane, flexible shifts, casual Support Worker roles.

📌 Disability Support Worker – Sleepover Roster (Brisbane)
🏢 Endeavour
📍 Brisbane